June 10, 2006

In retaliation for the death of 8 Palestinians in IDF shelling of the Gaza beach on 6/9, Hamas mbrs. fire at least 15 rockets fr. Gaza into Israel, causing no damage or injuries. Mbrs. of the AMB-Nablus faction kidnap an American tourist in the city, thinking he is Israeli; hold him for several hours, demanding the release of Palestinian prisoners in exchange, but free him when they realize he is not Israeli. Meanwhile, the IDF conducts arrest raids, house searches in Dahaysha r.c., Jenin and nr. Bethlehem, Hebron, Ramallah (NYT, WP 6/11; PCHR 6/15)