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| July 29, 2014
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With pressure to leave Gaza, IDF hits Gaza power plant, Gaza leader’s home, TV & radio

 

In the most widespread attacks so far in the coastal enclave, IDF reports 70 targets were struck in Gaza through the night.

30 people were killed in the assaults from air, land and sea, according to Gaza residents.

By Yoav Zitun

The IDF renewed airstrikes and artillery fire at the Gaza Strip Tuesday, hitting the Strip’s main power plant and cutting electricity to many parts of Gaza, indicating hopes of a swift end to 22 days of fighting were unlikely to actualize.

Haniyeh: My house is not more valuable than the houses of other people

Haniyeh: ‘My house is not more valuable than the houses of other people.’

IAF aircraft hit Tuesday the house of Hamas Gaza leader Ismail Haniyeh before dawn on Tuesday, causing damage but no casualties, Gaza’s interior ministry said, as well as government offices and the headquarters of the Hamas satellite TV station. Continue Reading »

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| July 16, 2014
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For 2nd in time in days, Hamas rocket damages electricity supply-line to Gaza

Gazans lose 20% of their electricity supply.

IEC electricians instructed not to endanger themselves and to make repairs after shooting ceases.

 

After rocket fire from Gaza hit a second power line that feeds electricity to Gaza on Tuesday evening, the Israel Electric Corporation (IEC) instructed its workers to refrain from making repairs until the shooting ceases.

Electricity on the way to the Palestinians (illustrative) – Photo: IsraelandStuff/PP

Electricity on the way to the Palestinians (illustrative) – Photo: IsraelandStuff/PP

The IEC received orders from National Infrastructure, Energy and Water Minister Silvan Shalom to avoid endangering its employees to fix the downed line while Hamas continues to launch rockets from Gaza, the company said.

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