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Global War on Terror
December 12, 2004
Explosion Rips Israeli Checkpoint; 4 Dead
Gaza Strip — Palestinian militants blew up an Israeli army base at the Gaza-Egypt crossing Sunday by sneaking more than a ton of explosives through a tunnel, killing four Israeli soldiers and wounding at least 10 — the largest Palestinian attack in the month since Yasser Arafat's death.

Shooting broke out after the blast, which collapsed several structures at the crossing and damaged others. Israel said the attack jeopardizes peace moves and demanded Palestinian action to stop the militants.

"As of now we have at least 10 people who were hurt, four dead and the efforts for the rescue operation still continue," said Raanan Gissin, a top aide to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, in an interview with Associated Press Television News.

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