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Qassam leader survives assassination attempt

GAZA, Feb 20 (KUNA) -- One of the leaders of Hamas' Ezzidin Al-Qassam Brigades narrowly escaped an attempt on his life early Saturday in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, when a bomb planted in his vehicle was detonated.
Attiya Abu Nugaira was attacked with passing through Al-Zer Street in his SUV, local radio said.
No casualties or material damage were reported, and police forces of the deposed Hamas-led government rushed to the location to conduct a grid search. (end) mzt.ema KUNA 201017 Feb 10NNNN