Alert IDF soldiers at the Netzarim Junction in Gaza prevented a major disaster there this morning. Around 7:45, they noticed a truck traveling towards them at a suspiciously high speed; it did not stop at the required place even when they fired warning shots in the air. The truck continued on, and turned towards the adjacent IDF outpost. At that point, the soldiers fired at the truck in order to stop it, and it exploded as it reached the camp\'s fence. It was reported to be carrying a particularly large explosive load. At the same time, Palestinians from a nearby position began firing on the Israelis. The soldiers returned fire, but the Arab shooting did not stop. The soldiers later removed the Palestinian position.
Hamas has taken responsibility for the suicide attack, saying that it was perpetrated in sympathy with Hizbullah in commemoration of the first anniversary of the Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon.
The IDF spokesman emphasized that since the Israeli decision to halt initiated actions, the Palestinians have continued incessantly with their terrorism and incitement. Further north, at the Karni Terminal, another explosive charge was detected; the area was evacuated, and no one was hurt.
Hamas has taken responsibility for the suicide attack, saying that it was perpetrated in sympathy with Hizbullah in commemoration of the first anniversary of the Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon.
The IDF spokesman emphasized that since the Israeli decision to halt initiated actions, the Palestinians have continued incessantly with their terrorism and incitement. Further north, at the Karni Terminal, another explosive charge was detected; the area was evacuated, and no one was hurt.