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Three Hamas militants have been killed in two Israeli air strikes on cars in Rafah, southern Gaza, Palestinian officials said. Five Hamas militants have died in three Israeli strikes in southern Gaza, Palestinian officials said.
The first attack killed an activist from Hamas' military wing and hurt his companion. Dozens of bystanders were also hurt, Palestinian doctors said. An Israeli raid early on Wednesday killed one militant and hurt three near the town of Khan Younis, they said.
Two Hamas militants were killed in a second strike on a car in Rafah. Hours earlier, four Hamas militants were killed in Israeli air strikes on vehicles in Rafah town. At least 20 bystanders were hurt in those attacks.
Israeli forces have been carrying out raids and air strikes on Gaza after the capture of an Israeli soldier in June.Israeli forces have been carrying out raids and air strikes on Gaza after the capture of an Israeli soldier in June.
Hundreds of Palestinians have since been killed by Israeli action.Hundreds of Palestinians have since been killed by Israeli action.
An Israeli military spokeswoman said the first of the two strikes on Tuesday targeted militants who were planning an attack on Israel. 'Several explosions'
The latest attack, near the southern city of Khan Younis, targeted the house of a Hamas militant, killing him and two others.
Israel said the raid targeted armed men who were planning to approach the border fence.
Two Hamas militants were killed in the earlier strike on a car in Rafah.
Hours before that, an Israeli drone attacked a vehicle being used by two activists from Hamas' military wing. Both men were killed.
Dozens of bystanders were also hurt, Palestinian doctors said.
Many of the injured are said to have been hit by a second blast, having rushed to the vehicle to help its passengers after the initial explosion.
An Israeli military spokeswoman said the missiles had targeted militants planning an attack on Israel.
"After the aerial attack, there were a number of explosions, proving that the vehicle was carrying explosives," the spokeswoman said."After the aerial attack, there were a number of explosions, proving that the vehicle was carrying explosives," the spokeswoman said.
At least 18 people were hurt in the first blast, Palestinian medical officials said.
The injured are said to have been hit by a second blast, having rushed to the vehicle to help its passengers after the initial explosion.