Medics: Israeli airstrike injures 42 in Gaza
Published today (updated) 02/08/2010 08:54 Gaza – Ma'an – The home of a senior Hamas military wing leader in the central Gaza Strip was struck by Israeli warplanes, leaving 42 civilians injured on Monday morning, medics said.

Al-Qassam Brigades leader Alla Ad-Danaf's home was the target in Deir Al-Balah, which was destroyed with five other surrounding homes by a missile from an Israeli F16 fighter jet, military medical services coordinator Adham Abu Salmiyya told Ma'an.

At least 42 civilians were injured as a result, he added, with wounds ranging from slight to moderate.

The Israeli army has denied involvement, with an Israeli military spokeswoman saying there was no army or air force activity overnight.

On Saturday morning, an Al-Qassam Brigade leader was killed in an Israeli airstrike, which the Israeli army said came in response to projectile fire.

The latest blast follows a weekend of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, with residents saying the air raids were reminiscent to Israel's Operation Cast Lead between December 2008 and January 2009.

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