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References
- ↑ Batty, David (2010-07-31). "Israeli air strikes on Gaza kill Hamas commander". The Guardian . Retrieved 31 July 2010.
- ↑ 'Slain Al-Qassam leader marred by Gaza war,' Archived 2014-05-25 at the Wayback Machine Ma'an News 31 July 2010.
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