KHAN YOUNIS, May 1, 2012 (WAFA) – Israeli forces Tuesday raided al-Farahin area, east of Khan Younis in the south of the Gaza Strip, and opened fire at Palestinian homes in the area, according to local sources.

They said five Israeli tanks and four bulldozers raided the area and razed agricultural land causing serious damage to crops.

Residents in the area said they fear the Israeli military may destroy their agricultural land, which form the only source of livelihood for them in light of the 7-year-long Israeli blockade on the Gaza Strip.

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