Somali militants say Israeli forces attempted to enter besieged Nairobi mall

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By REUTERS

LAST UPDATED: 09/23/2013 09:47

As hostage crisis at Kenyan mall enters 3rd day, al Shabaab spokesman says Israeli, Kenyan forces tried to enter the shopping center unsuccessfully; on Sunday, an Israeli source insisted Israel’s role was only advisory.

Kenyan policemen gathered for briefing at Westgate Shopping Center, September 23, 2013. Photo: REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya

Somali Islamist group al Shabaab said on Monday Israeli and Kenyan forces have tried to enter the besieged Nairobi shopping center but we unsuccessful, Reuters reported, citing the group’s spokesman.

“Israelis and Kenyan forces have tried to enter Westgate (mall) by force but they could not, the mujahideen (fighters) will kill the hostages if the enemies use force,” Sheikh Ali Mohamud Rage, al Shabaab’s spokesman said in clip posted on http://www.somalimemo.net.

An Israeli source told AFP on Sunday

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