Witnesses: Military vehicles enter Gaza border

 Maan News Agency

Published today (updated) 17/08/2012 10:06

Published today (updated) 17/08/2012 10:06

GAZA CITY (Ma’an)-- Israeli military vehicles crossed into the southern Gaza Strip early Friday, residents told Ma'an, reporting the sound of heavy gunfire in the area.

No injuries have been reported.

Several military vehicles entered dozens of meters near al-Shouka, east of Rafah, the same site where tanks and bulldozers fired guns and launched smoke bombs on Thursday, according to witnesses.

An Israeli military spokesman said there was nothing but "very routine activity" in the region and no gunfire towards Gaza.

Meanwhile, a militant group in Gaza claimed responsibility for a clash near Gaza City on Thursday.

The Al-Mujahidin Brigades said it blocked Israeli military from entering Gaza near the Karni crossing. There were no further details about the clash.

No injuries have been reported.

Several military vehicles entered dozens of meters near al-Shouka, east of Rafah, the same site where tanks and bulldozers fired guns and launched smoke bombs on Thursday, according to witnesses.

An Israeli military spokesman said there was nothing but "very routine activity" in the region and no gunfire towards Gaza.

Meanwhile, a militant group in Gaza claimed responsibility for a clash near Gaza City on Thursday.

The Al-Mujahidin Brigades said it blocked Israeli military from entering Gaza near the Karni crossing. There were no further details about the clash.