23 Palestinians Killed By Israelis

international | rights, freedoms and repression | news report Wednesday September 10, 2003 11:54 by pat c

Over the last 3 weeks the Israeli "Defence" Forces have killed 23 palestinians and injured over 200.

The latest attack came earlier this morning. Israeli Jets bombed the Gaza home of Hamas Hamas leader Mahmoud Zahar, wounding him and killing three of his family members. Several adjacent houses were damaged. In all, about 20 people were reported hurt. Once again the Israelis showed total disregard for civilian casualties.

Yesterday, Israeli troops in Hebron killed two Hamas members — including the group's leader in the West Bank town — and a 12-year-old bystander, and blew up a seven-story apartment building where the militants were hiding out.

12 other Hamas members and 5 civilians have been killed in Israeli attacks while over 200 civilians including many children have been injured. Dozens of homes and business premises have been destroyed in the Israeli attacks.

This is the context in which the suicide bombings have taken place. It should also be remembered that the suicide bombing 3 weeks ago happened as a response to the Israeli assassination of a Hamas leader.