IDF says soldiers came under fire while arresting Palestinians who crossed fence

In its first comments on the incident in Gaza, the IDF says shots were fired at a group of Israeli soldiers as they were arresting two Palestinians who infiltrated into Israel from the Strip.

In response, an IDF tank fired at a nearby observation post, the army says.

The Palestinians who breached the security fence were found to be in possession of bolt cutters, knives and flammable liquid. They were handed over to the Shin Bet for questioning.

No Israeli soldiers are reported injured.

— Judah Ari Gross

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