IsraelI warplanes killed an Islamic Jihad activist in an attack in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, the Palestinian faction and medical officials said. According to Reuters, medical sources said the Islamic Jihad man was struck by a missile on the vehicle that was traveling from Jabalya to Beit Lahiya, in northern Gaza Strip. Another member of the group was also killed in the attack while several other Palestinians were wounded.
Hamas officials said the two jumped out of the vehicle when they heard the approaching aircraft, but were hit by the incoming missile.
According to the Israeli army, Sha'alan was responsible for recent rocket attacks.
