Israeli raid on Beit Hanoun (2004)

The Raid on Beit Hanoun of 2004 or "Operation Forward Shield" was a 37 days long invasion and siege of Beit Hanoun in northern Gaza by the Israeli army, from 29 June to 5 August 2004. The stated goal was to prevent future rocket attacks from Gaza following the deaths of two residents of the Israeli town of Sderot on 28 June. 19 or 20 Palestinians were killed, including 6 children, and about 70 houses were destroyed.

Israeli raid on Beit Hanoun (2004)

The Raid on Beit Hanoun of 2004 or "Operation Forward Shield" was a 37 days long invasion and siege of Beit Hanoun in northern Gaza by the Israeli army, from 29 June to 5 August 2004. The stated goal was to prevent future rocket attacks from Gaza following the deaths of two residents of the Israeli town of Sderot on 28 June. 19 or 20 Palestinians were killed, including 6 children, and about 70 houses were destroyed.