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2 soldiers killed, 8 wounded as crane collapses on troops in Gaza due to strong winds
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleEmanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Two Israeli soldiers were killed and eight others were wounded in an accident in the Gaza Strip late last night, the military announces.
One of the soldiers is named as Sgt. First Class (res.) Nadav Cohen, 21, of the Golani Brigade’s 51st Battalion, from Beit Hanan.
The IDF says the name of the second soldier will be released later.
Of the eight wounded soldiers, one is listed in serious condition.
According to an initial IDF probe, a crane collapsed due to harsh winds, crashing down on the soldiers.
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