An Israeli warplane strikes a target in central Gaza, kills a fighter

Thursday December 27, 2007 23:05 by Rami Almeghari - IMEMC

An Israeli warplane struck a target in central Gaza Strip on Thursday evening, apparently, near the Gaza power plant.

Israeli warplane, illustration photo

Witnesses said that unknown target was hit in the air strike, as no further details were reported.

Unconfirmed reports said that a number of resistance fighters, of whom the Islamic Jihad's armed group leader, were killed during the air strike.

Tow more injuries were also reported.

Israeli air strikes today killed at least 7 people and injured 12 others, while Palestinian resistance groups claimed those killed were members of which.

The Israeli military has warned recently of stepping up attacks on Palestinian resistance fighters, Israel says launch homemade shells on nearby Israeli towns.

Last week, Israeli army killed at least 20 Palestinians, most of whom are were resistance fighters.

Israeli has placed under strict closure since June as in September it has declared the region a ' hostile entity', while in October it began a series of apparently 'punitive' measures, including fuel supplies cut.

Human rights groups worldwide branded Israel's actions ' a collective punishment policy' as United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-Moon had called on Israel to reconsider its actions.

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