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Israeli Planes Attack Egyptian Targets; Israeli Forces Capture Arab Terrorists

April 8, 1970
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Israeli Air Force planes made two attacks today on Egyptian targets in the central and southern sectors of the Suez Canal and on the western shore of the Gulf of Suez. During the day there was intermittent firing for three and a half hours, with an additional 10-minute attack in the evening. All planes reportedly returned safely. Early this morning Israeli forces killed two Arab terrorists and wounded two others and captured 12, according to reports. The terrorists, suspected of sabotage in the Gaza Strip fired on the Israelis during an attempt at arrest, with two killed by return fire. Israel reported no casualties.

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