Israeli tanks damage buildings in Gaza Strip

Two buildings in the Palestinian autonomous town of Beit Hanoun in the north of the Gaza Strip were damaged early on Thursday by shots fired by Israeli tanks, Palestinian security sources said.

Before opening fire the Israeli Army ordered the buildings evacuated, they added. Details of the incident were not immediately available.

It appeared that the Israelis were replying to Palestinian mortar fire at the nearby settlement of Alei Sinai after witnesses spoke of hearing two dull explosions in the sector.

The Israeli Army, did not confirm the incident.

Gaza, June 27, 2002 (AFP)

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