In Shechem, IDF forces once again are active in the Kasbah area, only a week after completing a thorough anti-terrorism offensive there. Arab sources say that the army took over several buildings in the area, that explosions were heard, and that two Arabs have been killed. A similar but more violent action in Gaza has led to eight Arab deaths and 25 wounded, as well as two lightly-wounded IDF soldiers. Dozens of tanks and combat helicopters took part in the counter-terrorism offensive. Four houses have been destroyed, and six terrorists arrested - including one of the most senior Hamas leaders in Gaza.