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Jerusalem Post: 13 IDF Wounded In AttackOn Rafah Terminal Crossing

Thirteen Israeli soldiers were reported wounded Sunday evening in a combined bomb and mortar attack on an IDF position near the Rafah Terminal Crossing in the southern Gaza Strip along the border between Gaza and Egypt.

A strong explosion was heard near the crossing, followed almost immediately by a barrage of mortar shells and small arms fire. Security officials said the blast occurred when over one ton of explosives were activated inside a tunnel, which was dug under the area where soldiers check Palestinians wishing to leave Gaza for Egypt.

At least two suicide bombers were involved in the attack, Israel Radio reported.

Immediately after the blast, Palestinians opened mortar and light arms fire at the crossing. The wounded were being evacuated under fire towards the nearby Israeli community of Keren Shalom.