Explosion in southern Gaza lightly wounds two IDF soldiers
While the soldiers were evacuated for treatment, their families were also informed.
Two Israeli soldiers were slightly injured when an explosive device exploded in southern Gaza, the army confirmed on Tuesday.
While the soldiers were evacuated for treatment, their families were also informed.
Two soldiers were killed in Rafah on Monday when Hamas broke the ceasefire agreement with Israel by firing anti-tank missiles and opening fire at Israeli soldiers.
In the same incident, a third soldier was seriously injured and was taken to hospital for treatment.
‘Strong response’ instruction from Netanyahu
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has since ordered a “strong response” from the terror group, including closing all crossings into Gaza and halting humanitarian aid to the Strip.
Israel had notified the United States of the attack in advance. A US official told Axios that Americans called on Israel to “react proportionately but exercise restraint,” adding: “No one wants to go back to full-scale war. The Israelis want to show Hamas that there are consequences without breaking the peace agreement.”
After these events IDF He marked the Yellow Line, where Israeli soldiers were withdrawn, with 3.5-meter signs.
