61. The fire sent clouds of noxious fumes over the northern West Bank, and Israeli police said Palestinian gunfire prevented firefighters from reaching the area. 62. The higher death toll reflects Palestinian gunfire and a heavier Israeli response, including tanks and attack helicopters. 63. The Israeli military reported several other incidents of Palestinian gunfire. 64. The Israeli military said Palestinian gunfire wounded two Israeli border policemen. 65. The incursion followed Palestinian gunfire from Bethlehem and nearby Beit Jalla at a Jewish neighborhood in a disputed part of Jerusalem claimed by both sides. 66. The Israeli army also reported Palestinian gunfire, grenades and two mortar shells before dawn Saturday at various Israeli targets in the Gaza Strip. 67. The Israeli military reported several Palestinian gunfire attacks late Wednesday, and said two mortar shells were fired at a Jewish settlement in Gaza. 68. The Israeli military said the soldiers were returning Palestinian gunfire. 69. The Israeli army also reported Palestinian gunfire and two mortar shells before dawn Saturday at various Israeli targets in the Gaza Strip. 70. The Palestinian gunfire, which apparently came from the hilltop neighborhood, wounded two Israeli brothers, Jewish settlers said. |
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