The Israel Defense Forces moved to counter Jewish extremist activity in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, declaring the entire area a closed military zone and banning entry to all Israelis who do not live in Gaza.
Large numbers of police, Border Police and soldiers Thursday stormed the Maoz Yam hotel in the settlement of Neveh Dekalim. Hotel residents had gathered in the dining room and handcuffed themselves to each other. No casualties were reported among the activists or security forces and four extreme right-wingers were arrested. The entire operation was completed within 40 minutes.
After the order was issued sealing the Strip, IDF commanders in Gaza were flooded with telephone calls from area settlers thanking the army for removing the right-wing extremists from the hotel.
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