Israeli tanks invade south of Gaza, destroy farms

Zionist Israeli occupation forces supported with number of tanks and military bulldozers have invaded into the Palestinian farmlands south of Al Maghazi refugee camp at the Central area of Gaza Strip on Monday June 20, 2011.

Eyewitnesses said that more than 6 military bulldozers, four “Mirkava” tanks and one troop carrier have invaded the area suddenly, moving from Abu Safia military Gate south of the refugee camp under heavy gunfire at the Palestinian residents’ homes, no injuries reported.

Locals in the area reported that the invading vehicles stationed at the west of the Abu Safia military site, meanwhile, the Israeli occupation forces conducted a destructive campaign targeting the farmlands and properties of the Palestinian farmers what pushed them to leave their farms and homes in the area.

Zionist Israeli occupation forces conduct limited incursions targeting the Palestinians near the border areas, in 2008-2009 Israeli occupation forces committed a real massacre against the Palestinian civilians, 1500 Palestinians were killed and thousands were injured as a result.