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An improvised explosive device was detected by an IDF patrol along the Gaza border, apparently placed by terrorist to detonate against IDF soldiers. B’chasdei Hashem, the IED was detected and bomb-demolition personnel detonated it without incident.

According to the IDF Spokesman Unit report, the IED was placed into position during rioting along the Gaza border as part of Hamas’ ongoing efforts to strike out against the IDF.

(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem/Photo Credit: IDF Spokesman via חדשות רוטר)