August 30, 2003

The IDF assassinates Hamas mbrs. Abdallah Akel and Farid Mayat, firing missiles at their van outside Nussayrat r.c., injuring 4 bystanders. Palestinians fire 2 mortars at Neve Dekalim settlement, causing no damage or injuries. In response, the IDF shells residential areas of Khan Yunis, killing a 9-yr.-old Palestinian girl, wounding 5. The IDF also fires on residential areas of Balata r.c. (wounding 5), Bayt Furik (wounding 2), Hebron (wounding 2); conducts arrest raids nr. Jenin. (NYT, WP 8/31; PCHR 9/4)