Israel destroys 25 homes

Originally published October 1, 2003

"Israeli occupying forces (IOF) invaded Rafah city and demolished 25 houses, wounding four Palestinians in the process," the Palestinian IPC reported today.

"Palestinian security sources told IPC correspondent that five Israeli military bulldozers, backed by 15 armored vehicles invaded late last night the Yebna refugee camp, south of the border city of Rafah, and started demolishing Palestinian houses. 24 houses were completely reduced to a heap of rubbles while an additional house sustained partial damages," the report said.

The report added "The wide spate of such house demolition rendered a round 40 families homeless, in the open air."

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