November 19, 2012 - 21:10 AMT
Israeli fighter jets target central stadium of Gaza

The Israeli air force destroyed the central stadium of Gaza “Palestine” on November 19, built in the mid-1990s at the initiative of Yasser Arafat who then headed the Palestinian National Administration.

According to witnesses, the stadium meant for international sport competitions was bombed several times. Four bomb craters formed in the field as a result. In addition, the stands and outbuildings were destroyed.

A resident of a nearby house was injured during the attack on the stadium, Voice of Russia reported.