Israel threatens to target Hamas political leaders

Israel's deputy defence minister today threatened to target Hamas' political leaders, calling them "terrorists in suits" after a Hamas rocket attack killed an Israeli woman.

Israel threatens to target Hamas political leaders
Tue, 22 May, 2007 - 19:15

Israel's deputy defence minister today threatened to target Hamas' political leaders, calling them "terrorists in suits" after a Hamas rocket attack killed an Israeli woman.

The harsh words were backed up by action, with two fresh airstrikes on Hamas bases.

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