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Monday, October 9, 2023
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Monday, October 9, 2023
Police exchange fire with terrorists in central Negev — reports
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Israeli forces are clashing with Palestinian terrorists near the southern town of Mishmar HaNegev and the city of Rahat, some 25 kilometers (15 miles) from the Gaza border, Hebrew-language media report.
According to the Kan public broadcaster, police forces battled the terrorists near a gas station, killing one, but another fled the scene.
.Forces are now searching the area for the second gunman, the report says.
