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Israel Kills 2 Palestinians in Gaza After Israeli Troops Came Under Fire

by VOA News

   The Gaza Health Ministry said two Palestinians were killed and another
   seriously wounded Wednesday in Israeli strikes east of Gaza City.

   The Israeli military said it was "targeting Hamas military posts in the
   Gaza Strip" after Israeli troops on the border came under fire.

   The latest clash comes only a few days after Gaza's Hamas leaders and
   Israel agreed to a cease-fire in an attempt to de-escalate hostilities.
   The cease-fire was broken last weekend when an Israeli soldier was
   killed by a Palestinian sniper.

   Israel retaliated with a massive offensive that raised fears of another
   war between Israel and Hamas, which have fought three wars since 2008.