Gaza City: An Israeli aircraft hit a vehicle in a missile strike in northern Gaza, killing a person getting out of the car, witnesses and health officials said.

The witnesses said the man was apparently the target of the Israeli strike. He was identified as Ibrahim Abu Olba, 42,from the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine. Dr Moaiya Hassanain of the Palestinian Health Ministry said he died of his wounds in a Gaza hospital. Three bystanders were also hurt in the attack late yesterday, he said.

The DFLP has claimed responsibility for some of the recent rocket attacks on Israel.

The Israeli military had no immediate comment. Israel often targets suspected militants with airstrikes, often targeting rocket squads or their commanders.

The vehicle was hit late yesterday in the town of Beit Lahiya near the Israel-Gaza border.

Source : PTI