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Gaza Airstrikes Kill 21. Israel Charges 12 for Smuggling.
Israeli airstrikes killed at least 21 Palestinians in Gaza. The dead included 6 children and 7 women.
One Israeli soldier was critically wounded by Palestinian gunmen. Israel then halted patient evacuations through the Rafah border crossing to Egypt.
Israeli prosecutors charged 12 suspects with smuggling goods into Gaza. The suspects included reservist soldiers and the brother of a Shin Bet chief. They face charges for helping Gaza break the blockade.
Klear Note — Gaza has been under Israeli blockade for years. Rafah crossing is the main route for aid and patient evacuations. Smuggling charges suggest some Israelis helped bypass the blockade.
Key Terms 3
- Shin Bet
- Israel's main security and intelligence agency that protects the country.
- Rafah border crossing
- The main gateway between Gaza and Egypt where aid and patients pass through.
- Reservist soldiers
- Military members who serve part-time or are called back when needed.