The IDF got a terrorist in Gaza.
The Israel Air Force launched a missile strike Wednesday at a vehicle in the southern Gaza town of Rafah, killing the commander of the Popular Resistance Committees’ military wing.
Two other activists were also in the car at the time of the strike. Palestinian sources confirmed that Mahmoud al-Arkan, commander of the military wing of the Popular Resistance Committees, the Salah a-Din Brigades, was killed in the attack.
IDF sources confirmed that the targeted killing was directed at al-Arkan, as he was involved in manufacturing Qassam rockets and mortar shells.
Sources also said he was involved in a number of terror attacks along the Philadelphi route, including the death of IDF officer Avi Karutshi on July 19.
He was also instrumental in carrying out several attacks in collaboration with Islamic jihad during the disengagement.
Al-Arkan’s name was transferred to the Palestinian Authority, in a bid to assist in his arrest. However, the PA did not take any steps against him. His was a former police officer.
So much for Abbas’ policy of co-opting terrorists. Works really well, doesn’t it?
Well. Tuna for Tig and Gracie tonight.
Treats for my three as well.
Might even put out plates of that catmilk stuff.
One dead, hundreds more to go.
Scratch one Gaza rocket scientists and skritch the cats.
Not exactly rocket science, but it’ll do.
(Oops. “Scientist.”)
May his 72 virgins all look like Yasser Arafat.
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