The two, apparently Bedouin shepherds, were killed in the Kassam attack, originating in Hamas Authority-controlled Gaza.
Contrary to reports that the explosion was caused by a rocket that was fired some time in the past, it now appears that the two were killed by a direct hit. A girl who was treated for shock at the site said that she heard a "whistling sound and an explosion."
Large army forces arrived on the scene, and are checking the precise circumstances of the attack. Reporters at the scene were told to keep their distance, as more attacks are expected.
Earlier today, three Kassam rockets were fired towards the same general area, just east of northern Gaza. No one was hurt and no damage was caused.
The total number of Kassam rocket fatalities is now eight - five in Sderot, one in Netiv HaAsarah, and two today.
IDF forces operating in the Shomron, and especially in the Jenin area, are seeking to thwart planned Islamic Jihad terrorist attacks. One terrorist was killed in a battle today, and nine have been arrested since last night. Close to 80 terrorist attack warnings have been received by Israel's intelligence forces.
Contrary to reports that the explosion was caused by a rocket that was fired some time in the past, it now appears that the two were killed by a direct hit. A girl who was treated for shock at the site said that she heard a "whistling sound and an explosion."
Large army forces arrived on the scene, and are checking the precise circumstances of the attack. Reporters at the scene were told to keep their distance, as more attacks are expected.
Earlier today, three Kassam rockets were fired towards the same general area, just east of northern Gaza. No one was hurt and no damage was caused.
The total number of Kassam rocket fatalities is now eight - five in Sderot, one in Netiv HaAsarah, and two today.
IDF forces operating in the Shomron, and especially in the Jenin area, are seeking to thwart planned Islamic Jihad terrorist attacks. One terrorist was killed in a battle today, and nine have been arrested since last night. Close to 80 terrorist attack warnings have been received by Israel's intelligence forces.