The IDF has killed two terrorists, following a battle near the Kissufim Crossing in southern Gaza. The IDF unit witnessed a terrorist cell planting explosives.
The IDF requested backup from the IAF (Israeli Air Force), after which an IAF helicopter fired at the two terrorists. Both terrorists were armed with grenades and also anti-tank missiles.
One Israeli soldier suffered moderate shrapnel wounds during the fight. He was taken to Soroka Hospital in Beersheva.
Hamas has not claimed responsibility for the terrorist cell. But Hamas have stated that some of its operatives fired 18 mortar shells at an IDF unit.
This latest skirmish comes after a week in which numerous missile attacks were launched from Gaza at Israel.
In the past seven days there have been at least two days in which there were rocket attacks launched from Gaza on communities in southern Israel. There were no reports of injuries or damage in any of the attacks.
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