Israel: IDF officer seriously wounded by Jenin IED blast


Two Israel Defense Forces soldiers were wounded, including an officer who was seriously hurt, during a counter-terrorism raid in Jenin, northern Samaria, the military said on Thursday.

An explosive device detonated during the operation, seriously wounding the officer and lightly injuring a noncommissioned officer, the IDF said.

Both men were evacuated to a hospital and their families were notified, according to the statement.

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Source: JNS News


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