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GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli soldiers hunting a top Hamas bombmaker raided two homes Friday, killing three gunmen and a bystander in a firefight. The Hamas response was muted, suggesting that a deal between armed groups on suspending attacks against Israelis might not unravel because of the raid.
Muted? This should guarantee something big from the Israelis.
Update: Islamic militants in Gaza accept truce
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Islamic militants have accepted a proposal to halt attacks on Israelis for three months, a senior militia official said Friday, providing the first confirmation from the militants that agreement has been reached.
Fireworks display to follow...one the United States will of course condone.