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GAZA, Dec 27 (KUNA) -- Palestinian Al-Quds Brigades, the military wing of
Islamic Jihad, claimed responsibility on Saturday for firing two missiles on
the town of Ashkalon in southern Israel.
The group said in a statement that their fighters were able to fire two
locally made rockets, type Quds, at the town.
The operation is in response to Israeli attacks in Gaza, the statement
added.
Meanwhile, Israeli newspaper Yediot Ahronot said that the Israeli minister
of Defense will brief on Sunday the government on developments concerning
military operations in Gaza Strip. (end)
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