Israel Kills 2 Militants in Gaza Missile Strike
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Palestinian security sources said an Israeli helicopter gunship fired a missile into a car, killing two Islamic Jihad militants.
An Israeli army spokesman said the Gaza City strike targeted a high-ranking Islamic Jihad militant behind many attacks.
Khaled Batesh, an Islamic Jihad leader in Gaza, said the death of Hazem Rahim and his deputy would not deter the group.
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