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Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Israelis, Palestinians Clash on Gaza Border

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip A Gaza Health Ministry official says two Palestinians have been wounded by Israeli gunfire in a clash along the Gaza-Israel border.Dr. Moaiya Hassanain says it is not yet clear if the men are civilians or militants. Palestinian witnesses say they heard two explosions from the border area on Tuesday morning, after which Israeli helicopters hovered over the fence and fired at targets inside Gaza.Israeli security officials say troops saw armed militants placing explosive devices along the fence. They spoke on condition of anonymity because the military had yet to release an official comment.There has been rocket fire and sporadic fighting along the Gaza-Israel border since Israel ended its offensive in the territory on Jan. 18. The border has been relatively quiet in recent weeks.

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