Gaza militants fire 10 mortar shells, Qassam rocket at Negev

[oberliner]

Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip on Friday fired 10 mortar shells and a Qassam rocket at the western Negev, causing no casualties.

The strikes came amid an apparent stalemate in Gaza Strip truce negotiations, following Israel's demand that a cease-fire be linked to the release of abducted Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit.

Defense official Amos Gilad, who has been negotiating with Egyptian mediators over the truce, reportedly canceled his trip to Egypt on Friday, according to the Arabic daily Al-Hayat.

Five Qassams exploded in open areas of the western Negev on Thursday, three in the evening and two in the morning.

http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1065783.html

[Vegasaurus]

1. Will this action improve the Palestinians' lives one bit?

Of course not.

But then, "armed resistance" is heralded as a great way to proceed in this conflict, regardless of the pain and misery it brings upon the people.

[excess_3]

2. some have already benefitted .n/t