And Israeli helicopters had pummeled a security forces training center.

That may explain why the Israeli helicopter was not given permission to fire rockets at the attackers here.

Two Israeli helicopters and a small plane circled above.

While the meeting was under way, an Israeli military helicopter circled over the neighborhood.

Israeli helicopters then fired rockets at both cars and continued with machine gun fire, she said.

Israeli helicopters fired several missiles, killing 5 and wounding 11.

Apparently an Israeli helicopter dropped 30 specialist soldiers on to the ship.

"We have no other choice," he said, as explosions could be heard in the distance and an Israeli helicopter flew high overhead.

Right away Israeli helicopters swarmed, looking for the men.

An Israeli helicopter monitoring the operation then fired the missiles at the police post, the army added.