Four Israeli soldiers were killed and two injured in an Arab attack early this morning near Kibbutz Kerem Shalom at the junction of the Gaza Strip and the Egyptian border. The incident began when two Arabs penetrated a security fence near the kibbutz. They encountered IDF forces, opened fire and threw hand grenades, killing an officer and three soldiers from a Bedouin unit. In the ensuing gun battle, one of the Arabs was killed. The second was eliminated after a chase which lasted several hours.
The attack was described as \"well planned\" by military officials. They said that eight Hamas members were involved, but only two penetrated the fence. Read a detailed account of the incident.
The Arab attackers were wearing PLO police uniforms and were carrying a large amount weapons and explosives. Israeli sources report that one was affiliated with Hamas and the second served in the PA’s naval police force. The PLO at first released a press announcement that two of its policemen were killed. Later they denied that the two were connected to the Palestinian Authority.
The wounded soldiers from the terror attack in southern Israel early this morning were transported to Beersheva’s Soroka Medical Center. One soldier is listed in critical condition and underwent surgery. He was wounded in his chest and abdominal area, as well as other areas of his body. The second soldier in listed in light condition.
Hizbullah’s Al Manar t.v. identified the Arabs as residents of Khan Yunis, in Gaza. Mohammed Abu Jamus, 23, served as a member of the PA’s naval police and Imad Abu Rizak, 25, was a member of the Hamas terrorist organization.
The attack was described as \"well planned\" by military officials. They said that eight Hamas members were involved, but only two penetrated the fence. Read a detailed account of the incident.
The Arab attackers were wearing PLO police uniforms and were carrying a large amount weapons and explosives. Israeli sources report that one was affiliated with Hamas and the second served in the PA’s naval police force. The PLO at first released a press announcement that two of its policemen were killed. Later they denied that the two were connected to the Palestinian Authority.
The wounded soldiers from the terror attack in southern Israel early this morning were transported to Beersheva’s Soroka Medical Center. One soldier is listed in critical condition and underwent surgery. He was wounded in his chest and abdominal area, as well as other areas of his body. The second soldier in listed in light condition.
Hizbullah’s Al Manar t.v. identified the Arabs as residents of Khan Yunis, in Gaza. Mohammed Abu Jamus, 23, served as a member of the PA’s naval police and Imad Abu Rizak, 25, was a member of the Hamas terrorist organization.