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July 16, 2014

Israeli Strikes Target Hamas Leaders; Funerals Held for Slain Civilians 
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Israel resumed the bombing of Gaza several hours after the ceasefire was
to take effect. At least seven Palestinians have been killed in attacks
earlier today. One strike destroyed the home of top Hamas leader Mahmoud
Zahar. It was the first apparent targeting of a Hamas leader since the
assault on Gaza began over a week ago. More strikes on the homes of
Hamas figures have followed today. The Palestinian death toll stands at
more than 200, including 31 children. On Tuesday, funerals continued for
the victims in Gaza, including a 10-year-old boy. Two members of the
al-Hajj family, a son and an uncle, spoke out about an Israeli bombing
of a home that killed eight family members, including two parents and
five siblings.

Yasser al-Hajj: "After losing both my parents and my brothers and
sisters, I am now all by myself. I have no one except a sister who is
married and lives in Rafah, and that's far away. Life is going to be
difficult from here on out."

Mohammad al-Hajj: "Imagine the feeling when someone carries his sister
and her sons and daughters, who are children, 18, 16 and 14 years old. I
carried them when their bodies were ripped apart. It was horrifying."

 

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