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Israel Seizes East Gaza; Siege Toll Tops 480

Assault kills 24 Gazans as Hamas continues rocket attacks

By Wesley Oliver, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 4, 2009 10:25 AM CST

(Newser) – Israeli forces captured the eastern part of northern Gaza today, securing control less than 24 hours after its troops and tanks rolled into the Palestinian territory, CNN reports. At least 24 Palestinians were killed in Gaza today, pushing the death toll for the 8-day siege... Read full story »

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