IDF: Dozens of antitank missiles in Gaza

Army officials estimate that at least 20 antitank missiles similar to those used by Hizbullah in Lebanon smuggled into Strip from Egypt through underground tunnels situated along Philadelphi Route

Hanan Greenberg
Published: 10.13.06, 19:18

Operation “Rain man” is continuing in Gaza for the second consecutive day, and on Friday IDF soldiers opened fire at an armed terrorists as he was approaching them; his condition remains unclear.

Army sources said 15 terrorists have been targeted so far, adding that during the operation a number of antitank missiles were fired at
IDF forces. The IDF estimates that at least 20 advanced antitank missiles similar to those used by Hizbullah in Lebanon have been smuggled into the Strip from Egypt through underground tunnels along the Philadelphi Route.

With the conclusion of the fighting in the north, army officials have repeatedly warned of attempts by Palestinian terror groups to arm themselves with advanced antitank missiles, with the assistance of Syrian and Iran.

About two months ago Shin Bet Chief Yuval Diskin said during a cabinet meeting that "the intensification of terror sources in Gaza is a strategic problem which, if not treated properly, will result in a reality like in Lebanon. We don't have to wait three years and then launch investigations."