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Dec 23 07:42 UTC 2003

02:07   Two IDF officers killed in Gaza: Capt. Haggai Bibi, 24, of Ma`aleh
        Adumim and Lieut. Alex Weissman, 23, of Afula

03:31   Palestinians: 40 IDF tanks, vehicles enter Rafah refugee camp on
        Gaza-Egypt border; 1 Palestinian said killed, 5 hurt 

05:13   Egyptian FM Maher leaves hospital in Jerusalem, returns to Cairo,
        after attack by Palestinians at Temple Mount

        [Note: He had gone to pray at this Muslim holy site and was attacked
        by Muslims, evidently opposing his efforts to mediate a ceasefire.
        He was rescued by Israeli forces.]

07:39   Four Israeli backpackers freed by Colombian rebels celebrate their
        release at Israeli Embassy in Bogota

08:40   IDF troops arrest wanted PFLP militant in West Bank village near Nablus

09:18   Gunmen open fire on private vehicle 20km west of Eilat