The IDF continues to strike at the Arab terrorist infrastructure in Gaza. Last night, an IDF team entered the town of Khan Yunis and destroyed several buildings that were discovered to be the source of the mortar fire on IDF posts and civilian communities in Gaza in recent weeks. IDF spokesman Ron Kitri explained today that last night\'s operation was merely part of a long-term plan to strike at the sources of terrorism. IDF Gaza commander Brig.-Gen. Ya\'ir Naveh said that the IDF action was a response to \"months of attacks on Neve Dekalim and other Gaza communities...the Palestinian Authority is behind these attacks, either directly, or indirectly - by turning a blind eye to those cells planning them.\" IDF intelligence sources believe that the PLO has discovered mortars to be effective weaponry, facilitating minor strikes on communities beyond and adjacent to the 1967 \"Green Line.\"
Last night, too, Arab terrorists fired mortar shells at communities and posts in Gush Katif.
Gaza Regional Council head Aharon Tzur said that he was pleased with the IDF operation, since it showed \"what the army can do if its hands are untied. The real litmus test, though, is consistency; if this was a one-of-a-kind event, then we will not have accomplished anything. If the move represents a change of direction, letting the army enter Area A to do what it has to do to stop terrorism, then it\'s a welcome development.\" Y-net reported late this afternoon that PA forces have issued a warning call to residents of Ramallah to \"beware of the penetration of Israeli forces into Ramallah, in a manner similar to last night\'s entry into Khan Yunis.\"
Last night, too, Arab terrorists fired mortar shells at communities and posts in Gush Katif.
Gaza Regional Council head Aharon Tzur said that he was pleased with the IDF operation, since it showed \"what the army can do if its hands are untied. The real litmus test, though, is consistency; if this was a one-of-a-kind event, then we will not have accomplished anything. If the move represents a change of direction, letting the army enter Area A to do what it has to do to stop terrorism, then it\'s a welcome development.\" Y-net reported late this afternoon that PA forces have issued a warning call to residents of Ramallah to \"beware of the penetration of Israeli forces into Ramallah, in a manner similar to last night\'s entry into Khan Yunis.\"