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Israel targets Hamas politician | |
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Israel has launched an air strike against the Gaza home of a leader of the Palestinian militant group Hamas, witnesses and officials have said. | |
At least six people were reportedly killed in the attack, said to be on the home of Hamas lawmaker Khalil al-Hayya. | |
The attack came hours after Israel's security cabinet backed plans to "intensify" operations in Gaza. | The attack came hours after Israel's security cabinet backed plans to "intensify" operations in Gaza. |
Recent Israeli air strikes have killed more than 23 people in response to rocket attacks from inside Gaza. | |
Palestinian rocket attacks have continued despite Israel's return to a policy of air strikes. | |
A BBC correspondent in the southern Israeli town of Sderot, said many streets were deserted on Sunday, as hundreds of people had left their homes to avoid the rockets. |