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Israel 'strikes at Hamas leader' 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 have said. 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 three people were killed in the attack, according to reports. 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.
Israel has carried out a series of air strikes in recent days, killing more than 20 people, in response to Palestinian rocket attacks from 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.