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Bedouin reconnaissance unit commander, tracker seriously wounded by explosive device in Rafah; 2 other soldiers also hurt
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Four IDF soldiers, including a senior commander, were wounded by an explosive device during operations in southern Gaza’s Rafah earlier today, the military announces.
The commander of the Desert Reconnaissance Unit — commonly known as the Bedouin reconnaissance unit — who holds the rank of lieutenant colonel, was seriously wounded in the incident.
A reservist tracker in the unit was also seriously wounded, and two other officers were listed in moderate and light condition, according to the IDF.
The four troops were taken to hospitals and their families were notified, the army adds.
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