51.   The advances came on the seventh day of a fierce offensive by Afghan militiamen backed by US airstrikes to destroy cave entrances, sealing al-Qaeda forces inside.

52.   The bombardment followed heavy fighting between the Palestinian security forces inside the compound and the Israeli troops, who gave the Palestinians an ultimatum to leave.

53.   The bombardment followed what the official called heavy fighting between the Palestinian security forces inside the building and the Israeli troops.

54.   The bombardment followed what the source called heavy fighting between the Palestinian security forces inside the compound and the Israeli troops.

55.   The bombardment followed what a military source called heavy fighting between the Palestinian security forces inside the compound and the Israeli troops.