January 16, 2009

Israel Calls Islamic U. of Gaza a Military Target

By MATTHEW KALMAN

When Israel bombed three buildings at the Islamic University of Gaza last month, it defended its actions by saying the institution was a legitimate military target.

Israeli officials and security forces loyal to the Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, insist that the university, which makes no secret of its close ties to Hamas, also serves as an operational center for the Hamas terrorist wing, the Qassam Brigades.

An Israeli army spokeswoman said the university housed

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