Monday, September 12, 2011

Medics: Israeli forces shell car in southern Gaza

GAZA CITY (Ma'an) -- Israeli forces on Saturday fired an artillery shell at a civilian car in southern Gaza causing no injuries, medics said.

Gaza medical services spokesman Adham Abu Salmiya said the car was shelled east of Khan Younis.

Locals reported hearing a huge explosion near the border in the area.

An Israeli military spokesman said he was not immediately aware of any shelling in the area but said he would look into it.