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Israeli, militant killed in raid on Egypt border

Publisher Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Publication Date 18 June 2012
Cite as Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Israeli, militant killed in raid on Egypt border, 18 June 2012, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/4fe46fe9c.html [accessed 30 May 2023]
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June 18, 2012

An Israeli worker has been killed when an explosive device was detonated at a site where Israel is building a border fence, Israeli media reported.

According to the reports, Israeli security forces shot and killed at least one militant.

It is not known if the militants crossed into Israel from Egypt or from the Gaza Strip.

An Israeli military spokesman confirmed there was an incident at the site, but gave no details.

With reporting by Reuters and AP

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