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    IDF GOC Southern Command Yoav Galant told Channel 2 that a number of malfunctions related to an artillery battery may have been the cause for the incident. Full story>>

    Annan shocked at Israeli shelling in Gaza

    UNITED NATIONS, Nov. 8 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan voiced his shock and dismay on Wednesday at Israel's deadly shelling of a residential area in the occupied Gaza Strip.

    In a statement issued by his spokesman, Annan said he was shocked to learn about the Israeli military operation carried out early Wednesday in a residential area in Beit Hanoun, which has resulted in the deaths of at least 18 Palestinians, including eight children and seven women. Full story>>

    Abbas slams Israel for killing civilians in N Gaza

    GAZA, Nov. 8 (Xinhua) -- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas slammed Israel on Wednesday for the killing of at least 18 Palestinians in a northern Gaza town, saying the Jewish state was not interested in peace.

    "It is true Israel does not want security, peace and stability," Abbas said, adding that "it seems that (Israel) wishes the situation to become more deteriorating." Full story>>

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