An Israeli driver was shot dead in the Gaza Strip early Sunday morning. The motorist and five others were wounded while driving between the Jewish settlements of Nisanit and Elei Sinai in the northern Gaza Strip, Israel Radio reported. Hamas took responsibility for the shooting, which was carried out by two Palestinian gunmen in Israeli army uniforms. Israeli officials believe the terrorists later were killed by Israeli forces.
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