GAZA, Oct 14, SPA -- Israeli troops killed six gunmenfrom Hamas group in clashes in the northern GazaStrip on Saturday, Palestinian security sources said, amid a surge in violence in the coastal territory. In the past three days, 19 Palestinians have been killed in fighting in Gaza. Around two dozen people have also been wounded. There have been no reportsof any Israeli military deaths or injuries, the Associated Press reported.--SPA www.spa.gov.sa/396140