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Wednesday, June 5, 2024
9 soldiers hurt, including 2 seriously, by exploding ordnance at IDF base in south
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Nine soldiers were wounded due to exploding ordnance at the Tzeelim base in southern Israel yesterday, the military says.
An IDF statement says two soldiers were seriously wounded, another two were moderately hurt and the other five were lightly injured. They were all taken to hospitals for treatment.
The IDF adds that it is investigating the circumstances of the blast.