Israel strikes Gaza, poised for security zone

[stop the bleeding]

GAZA CITY (AFP) - Israeli air raids struck buildings and roads in the Gaza Strip with the army poised to implement a security zone in the Palestinian territory intended to thwart militant rocket attacks.

Army helicopters fired missiles, heavily damaging offices connected to the ruling Fatah movement and roads in the northern part of the territory.

The air assault came just hours after Israeli Defence Minister Shaul Mofaz ordered the army to begin assembling a security zone in northern Gaza that Palestinians will be barred from entering.

An opinion poll carried by public television suggested strong Israeli support for a tough line on rocket firings.

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12/27/2005 Israel strikes Gaza, poised for security zone -- AFP - news.yahoo.com