Israel announces killing of Islamist commander in Gaza

(AGI) Jerusalem, July 9 - Abdullah Dyifala, an Islamistcommander in the Gaza Strip, was killed during an operationjointly conducted by regular troops and agents of the Shin Bet,Israel's counter-espionage service, an Israeli army spokesmanannounced without giving details. Dyifala reportedly played akey role in the firing of rockets on Israel from thePalestinian enclave. His death was neither confirmed nor deniedby Palestinian sources. (AGI) . .