Bomb on Gaza border, none wounded
Explosive device planted near border fence, detonated against IDF patrol near Kissufim crossing
An explosive device was detonated against IDF troops patrolling along the southern Gaza border on Thursday evening. None were injured; however damage was caused to the fence infrastructure.
The Al-Tawhid Brigades, an unknown Islamic faction, claimed responsibility for the bombing.
This is the first bombing in the region for several weeks. Palestinian witnesses said they saw plumes of smoke rising from the blast location.
The shaky truce with Hamas was last violated a fortnight ago – when two Qassam rockets were fired from northern Gaza towards the western Negev. One rocket landed near two kibbutzim belonging to the Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Council. No injuries were reported and no damage was caused.
Since the ceasefire commenced in early June, more than 20 rockets have been fired into Israel. Though the situation has remained relatively calm, intermittent rocket and mortar attacks continue to disrupt the truce.
Ali Waked contributed to this report
