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Palestinians killed en route to attack
By Associated Press
Published March 4, 2004
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - An Israeli helicopter strike killed three members of Hamas riding in a car Wednesday, the second such targeted attack in five days and a possible sign that Israel is stepping up its campaign against terrorists ahead of a planned withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.
Two missiles slammed into the car, triggering a fire that bystanders tried to put out with sand and their jackets. One man, using a blanket, lifted a charred body out of the car.
The Israeli military said one of those killed, 24-year-old Tarad Jamal, was behind several roadside bombings and rocket attacks on Israelis. The other two were identified as Ibrahim Deri, 34, and Amar Hassan, 21.
On its Web site, Hamas said the three were about to carry out an attack. "The three martyrs were on a holy mission when the Zionist U.S.-made helicopters fired two missiles toward their vehicle," the statement said.
Hamas leader Sheik Ahmed Yassin said the Islamic group would keep up attacks against Israel. "The Palestinian people will continue their resistance despite this aggression," Yassin said.
Wednesday's strike, near the Jewish settlement of Netzarim, came just five days after Israeli helicopters fired missiles at a car in the same area, killing three members of Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
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