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GAZA, Aug 15 (KUNA) -- Two Israeli soldiers were wounded in a Palestinian
attack that targeted Israeli forces stationed at the Erez Crossing between the
Gaza Strip and Israel on Wednesday.
Two soldiers were injured and material damage was inflicted when a number
of mortar shells were fired from northern Gaza Strip towards the Erez
crossing, an Israeli army spokesman said.
On its part, the Al Qassam brigades, the armed wing of the Palestinian
Hamas movement, claimed responsibility for the attack.
In a statement circulated here, the group said eight mortar shells were
fired towards the crossing. (end)
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