(Communicated by the IDF Spokesperson)
This morning, the IDF dropped leaflets throughout the Gaza Strip, warning the general public not to approach the security fence between Gaza and Israel at a distance of less than 300 meters. IDF forces will operate against all those who approach the fence, due to the threat that they pose to the civilians of the State of Israel.
Last Friday, two armed gunmen were identified approaching the Gaza Strip Security fence north of the Kerem Shalom Crossing in an attempt to plant explosive devices. An IDF force crossed the fence and fired at the gunmen, who also began firing. During the exchange of fire, the gunmen were killed, and on their bodies the forces uncovered an explosive device, two AK-47 rifles, hand grenades and military vests.
Later that same day, an explosive device was detonated against an IDF force near the fence in the northern Gaza Strip, in the Nahal Oz area.