New Israeli air strike hits Gaza Strip

GAZA, May 25 (Reuters) Israeli aircraft fired missiles into the central Gaza Strip today, hitting a position used by the ruling Hamas Islamist movement, residents said.

Two missiles hit the position used by Hamas Executive Force fighters a short time after the site was struck by a salvo four missiles.

Hospital officials said four civilians were injured in the secondary attack, including a reporter working for a pro-Hamas radio station. The hospital officials said none of the injuries was particularly serious.

An Israeli military spokesman confirmed the attack took place south of Gaza City, and was targeting a Hamas position.

The attack followed a series of seven overnight air strikes which rocked the Gaza Strip early today, targeting several Hamas and Islamic Jihad positions.

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