Date: 2 May 2004

Location: Gush Katif, Gaza

Type of event: terrorism

Description:

Palestinian terrorists fired on vehicles near Gush Katif, Gaza, stopping a car carrying a mother and her four children (ages 2, 7, 9, and 11). The terrorists approached the car and fatally shot each child, also shooting the pregnant mother in the belly. Another civilian in a separate vehicle was injured. Israeli soldiers arrived and exchanged fire with the terrorists, during which two soldiers were injured.

Consequences: 5 killed, 3 injured

References:

• Leyden, Joel, "Israel mourns 4 children, mother murdered in terror attack," 2 May 2004, Israel News Agency, on line [http://www.israelnewsagency.com/israelpalestineterrorism127691.html].

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