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Apparent Hamas operatives attempt to raid IDF post in southern Gaza, army says
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleEmanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Operatives appearing to belong to Hamas attempted to raid an IDF post in the southern Gaza Strip a few hours ago, after a deal was reached to end the war but before a ceasefire has officially taken effect, according to the military.
The cell of three suspected gunmen approached an army encampment in the southern Khan Younis area. According to the IDF, troops at the post initially fired warning shots at the three suspects before the attackers were killed.
No soldiers were wounded in the incident, according to the military.
The IDF is preparing to pull back forces in Gaza once the ceasefire takes effect, likely this evening, after the government officially ratifies the agreement.
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