Reuters is at it again, headlining a release from Palestinian reporter Nidal al-Mughrabi: Israeli Army Kills Five Palestinians in Gaza Strip.

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (Reuters) - Israeli soldiers killed five Palestinians on Thursday during gun battles that erupted after an armored push into Rafah refugee camp in the Gaza Strip to detain an Islamic Jihad militant, witnesses said.

Palestinian officials identified the dead as four civilians, including a medic, and a gunman.

You know, one of those civilian gunmen? Note to Reuters: the other word for “civilian gunman” is “terrorist.”

At least 17 Palestinians were wounded, including four children and several gunmen, doctors at Rafah hospital said.

An Israeli military source said troops were on a mission to detain a wanted Islamic Jihad militant and returned fire after encountering resistance from gunmen who attacked them with anti-tank missiles and automatic weapons.

Troops believed they killed three gunmen, the source said.

Another thing about these civilian gunmen: they like to make sure there are plenty of children hanging around, for opportunities like these.