IDF forces continue to hold their positions in the PLO-controlled town of Beit Hanoun in Gaza, although they left nearby Dir el-Balah and Biet Lehih this morning after only a few hours. Results of the actions so far: five wanted terrorists arrested, and much weaponry confiscated. The IDF Spokesman explained that the purpose of the mission is to \"thwart the launching of Kassam-2 rockets towards the State of Israel.\" The Palestinians claim that three of their policemen were killed in exchanges of fire with the IDF.