Palestinian cabinet HQ flattened in Israeli airstrike

The headquarters of the Palestinian cabinet in Gaza city was completely destroyed in an Israeli aerial attack at dawn Saturday.

The Palestinian information center (PIC) reporter said Israeli warplanes fired five missiles at the cabinet building and leveled it to the ground.

He noted that premier Ismail Haneyya received his Egyptian counterpart yesterday in this building which was also prepared for the reception of the Tunisian minister of foreign affairs due to arrive today in Gaza.

More than 100 air raids were waged over night on different Palestinian targets including police headquarters and civilian houses. Many casualties were reported.

For its part, the Palestinian government stressed that the destruction of its building would not dissuade it from serving its people or hinder the expected visit of the Tunisian delegation led by the minister of foreign affairs.

Its spokesman Taher Al-Nunu said the destruction of the cabinet building reflected Israel’s resentment at the Palestinian government and its management of the political and economic affairs successfully.