Two Hamas men killed in Gaza blast

Published September 20, 2004

GAZA, Sept 19: At least two Palestinian militants, members of Hamas' armed wing Izel Dein al Qassam, were killed in what appeared to be a car bomb explosion in Gaza City, Palestinian sources said on Sunday.

Witnesses said the two militants were driving a car at Lababidi street in a northern neighbourhood of Gaza City when a bomb exploded.

Residents of Gaza city said they heard a huge explosion. Several bystanders were injured. Sources said the explosion was apparently the result of a bomb planted inside the car. -dpa

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