Israel army confirms air strike on Gaza vehicle

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Israeli forces carried out an air strike on a Reuters vehicle in the Gaza Strip on Saturday because it was acting suspiciously in an area of combat and had not been identified as belonging to the media, the army said.

"During the operation, there was an aerial attack on a suspicious vehicle that drove in a suspicious manner right by the forces and in between the Palestinian militant posts," army spokeswoman Captain Noa Meir said.

"This car was not identified by the army as a press vehicle. This has been a combat area. It is not recommended for anyone to be around. We do not target the press. If journalists were hurt, we regret it."

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/L26103671.htm

[ShortnFiery]

1. Another WIN for ...

Israel making strides to win the "hearts and minds" of the average Gaza citizen.

That Israel and their best buds, The USA really know the subtleties of diplomacy.

How can we complain when it seems to be WORKING SO WELL?!? :sarcasm:

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2. Reuters shouldn't take it personally

They were aiming for the Al Jezeera truck.

[Englander]

3. Another day, another blatant lie from an idf spokesbot;

'Israeli rocket hits Reuters car

An Israeli air strike on a car in Gaza City during a security operation has injured a Reuters news agency cameraman and a local journalist.

At least one rocket hit the car as the cameraman was filming, knocking him unconscious, while the second man received serious leg wounds.

The Reuters car was clearly marked all over as a media vehicle.

The Israeli army said the car had not been identified as press and expressed regret that journalists had been hurt.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/5289984.stm?ls