Gaza / Operation Cast Lead Imagery - 2008
| Headquarters of the Izz Ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades the Military Wing of Hamas Terrorist Organization in Northern Gaza Strip | |
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| During the Gaza takeover in June 2007, Hamas took control of this building which now houses Hamas terrorists. The place is used for stockpiling weapons and other military equipment. BRDM armored vehicles that Hamas took from the Palestinian Authority during the Gaza takeover in June 2007, are also located in this area. Hamas has utilized these vehicles for the terrorist operation that took place at the Kerem Shalom crossing on April 19, 2008 where seven IDF soldiers from the Desert Reconnaissance Battalion were injured. In addition, the headquarters is used as Hamas's central interrogation facility and holds Fatah personnel, and Palestinian government and security officials identified as supporting Fatah. Hamas terrorist set out from this facility to implement their operations. |
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| Imagery Source: Embassy of Israel, Washington, DC | |
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