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IDF says helicopter accidentally dropped bomb in northern Israel; none hurt
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleEmanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
An Israeli Air Force helicopter mistakenly dropped a bomb in an open area in northern Israel overnight, the military says.
The IDF says the incident was “due to human error,” and sappers were dispatched to the scene to safely remove the munition.
“There are no casualties, and the incident is under investigation,” the military adds.
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