Gaza  - Two Palestinian militants were wounded Saturday morning during armed clashes with Israeli forces in the northeast of the Gaza Strip, Palestinian medics said.

"At least two citizens were injured in the east of Jabaliya refugee camp and the ambulance crews cannot reach them," said Mu'awia Hassanein, a health emergency official.

Witnesses said that the exchange of fire erupted when Israeli forces rolled for nearly 200 metres into the Palestinian territories in northeast Gaza Strip.

A rocket that was fired into Israel during the morning exploded prematurely inside the Gaza borders, causing no casualties. The incursion followed later. (dpa)