Hamas threatens rocket militants

Gaza, 13 March-(ANA)-Hamas says continuing rocket fire by Palestinian militants from Gaza into Israel is "ill-timed".

Hamas, which runs Gaza, said it had nothing to do with the attacks and would act against those responsible.

The warning, issued in a brief statement, was released as Egyptian-led efforts continue to achieve a long-term ceasefire between Hamas and Israel.

A key Israeli condition of any deal is the complete cessation of Palestinian rocket attacks against Israel.

Hamas has fired thousands of rockets into southern Israel over the past few years.

In eight years, around 20 Israeli civilians have been killed by rockets, and dozens injured. (ANA)

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