February 4, 2004

The IDF conducts arrest raids in Bethlehem (seriously injuring 1 Palestinian arrested), Tubas (targeting the AMB); fires on residential areas of Rafah. In Gaza City, 4 PSF mbrs.storm PA police headquarters in an attempt to assassinate Gaza PSF head Ghazi Jabali; Jabali escapes unhurt, 1 PSF officer is killed, 11 PSF officers and bodyguards are wounded. (HA, WT 2/5; MM, NYT, WP, WT 2/6; PCHR 2/12)