Israeli forces kill 5 militants near border with Gaza
09:5108/06/2009 GAZA, June 8 (RIA Novosti) - At least five Palestinian militants were killed early on Monday in a shootout with Israeli troops on the border with the Gaza Strip, a local security official said.
According to the source, a 10-man militant group attempted to cross the border from Hamas-controlled Gaza near the eastern crossing of Nahal Oz.
The Israeli military said troops backed by a combat helicopter engaged the militants after they opened fire on one of its patrols in the area.
There have been no reports of casualties among the Israeli soldiers.
The shootout is the largest in recent months following the three-week Israeli air and ground offensive in Gaza in January when at least 1,300 Palestinians were killed and 5,000 injured.
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