Nine soldiers from the Jerusalem Brigade (16) were lightly injured due to an explosion of an improvised explosive device (IED) during an operational activity in northern Gaza.
The incident occurred during the early hours of Saturday in the Shejaiya neighborhood, when an IDF unit was conducting scans in the area and was struck by a pre-placed explosive device. IDF Spokesperson reported that all the injured were evacuated for medical treatment at a hospital, and their families have been notified. Among the injured were the commanding officer of Battalion 6310 and the deputy commander of Division 252.
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Source: Israel National News
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