Five soldiers wounded by mortar near southern community

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

Five IDF soldiers were wounded as a result of a mortar strike near the southern community of Nirim this morning, the military says.

Three of the soldiers are listed in moderate condition, while the other two are lightly hurt.

The IDF says their families have been notified.

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