Atlanta, Ga. 1/15/2009 11:04:13 PM
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Israeli Tanks Push Deeper into Gaza, UN Relief Agency Headquarters Damaged in Attacks

Israel has pushed deeper into Gaza City, using tanks and ground troops to continue their military operations against Hamas militants in the troubled region.

 

The Israeli military has continued to use air strikes to hit Hamas targets including tunnels and buildings used by the Palestinian militants. While the air strikes have destroyed several targets it is being reported that tank fire was to blame for damage to the UN relief agency UNRWA in Gaza City.

 

According to the UN at least three employees were injured in the attack and the damage to the building will prevent relief workers from providing humanitarian aid to Palestinians because their trucks were unable to leave the compound.

 

Israeli defense minister Ehud Barack has said he regrets that UN workers had been hurt in the attack.

 

Both sides have called an international demand for a ceasefire impossible at the moment, each demanding conditions that the other appears unwilling to meet. Hamas wants an immediate withdrawal of Israeli troops and an end to a blockade that has isolated Gaza while Israel has demanded an end to rocket attacks launched into southern Israel.

 

Now in its 20th day, the conflict has left more than 1,000 Palestinians dead while 13 Israeli casualties have been reported.

 

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