Hamas Takes Action Against Militants Firing Rockets

October 06 2009

Israel

Hamas officials in the Gaza Strip say they have arrested a number of Palestinian militants who were allegedly planning to fire rockets into western Israel, Ha'aretz (Israel) reports.

The arrests took place on Monday and Tuesday, officials said. Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has reportedly organized a crackdown against Palestinian factions to curb the attacks.

The group is said to have warned militant factions not to fire rockets under any circumstances, even in retaliation for...

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