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Rockets Hit Israel, Olmert Ends Ceasefire

Islamic Jihad militants call Gaza Strip attack revenge for raid

By the Associated Press

Posted Jun 24, 2008 9:48 AM CDT
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(AP) – Police say three Palestinian rockets have hit southern Israel and Ehud Olmert's office says the ceasefire that took effect last week has been broken. Islamic Jihad militants in the Gaza Strip say they carried out the attack to avenge an Israeli military raid that killed one of their fighters in the West Bank early today; two people were lightly wounded in the rocket barrage.

The West Bank is not formally part of the truce, but Islamic Jihad says it "cannot keep its hands tied" when its "brothers" in the West Bank are being targeted. However, the Gaza Strip's ruling Hamas group says it remains committed to the truce.

Palestinians wait to fill canisters with cooking gas at a gas station in Gaza City, Monday, June 23, 2008. The restrictions at most crossings in the Gaza Strip were partially lifted Sunday as part of a cease-fire with Hamas and they were reopened on Monday.
Palestinians wait to fill canisters with cooking gas at a gas station in Gaza City, Monday, June 23, 2008. The restrictions at most crossings in the Gaza Strip were partially lifted Sunday as part of...   (AP Photo/Hatem Moussa)
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert speaks to an aide before his speech at the Sheatufim Conference on Philanthropy and Civil Society in Israel, in Beit Yehoshoua, northern Israel Wednesday June 18.
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert speaks to an aide before his speech at the Sheatufim Conference on Philanthropy and Civil Society in Israel, in Beit Yehoshoua, northern Israel Wednesday June 18.   (TARA TODRAS-WHITEHILL)
The moon rises over the southern Israeli city of Sderot, often the target of daily rocket attacks by Palestinian militants, just outside the Gaza Strip, Wednesday, June 18,2008. Following a rocket attack, Israel has declared the cease-fire over.
The moon rises over the southern Israeli city of Sderot, often the target of daily rocket attacks by Palestinian militants, just outside the Gaza Strip, Wednesday, June 18,2008. Following a rocket attack,...   (AP Photo/Dan Balilty)
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