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Palestinian fighters attack Israeli troops on outskirts of Gaza Strip

GAZA, Nov 24 (KUNA) -- Izzeddine Al-Qassam Brigades declared it was responsible for attacks that targeted Israeli military troops on outskirts of Gaza Strip on Saturday.
In a statement, the brigades, the military wing of the Islamic organization, Hamas, said the fighters detonated three explosive charges, targeting an Israeli special military unit during a military incursion in Abasan Al-Kabir area south of Gaza early today.
The ambush was intended to prevent the Israeli military from attacking Gaza, revealed the statement, adding that mortar shells were launched against the Hebrew state's soldiers east Zeitune neighborhood in Gaza city.
Al-Qassam vowed to continue attacks against Israel in retaliation for continuous military incursions in Gaza. (end) zt.gta KUNA 241028 Nov 07NNNN