Explosion Wounds 4 ’Israeli’ Soldiers near Lebanese Border

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Four "Israeli" soldiers were wounded on Wednesday in an explosion along the border with Lebanon, a military spokesman said.

The troops were involved in "an activity near the border", the spokesman said, without providing further details of the circumstances of the blast. They were taken to hospital.

The "Israeli" army Spokesman's Unit said that the explosion took place "in the course of activity that took place tonight on the northern border." The soldiers were taken to hospital for treatment.

"The "Israeli" army is inquiring into the event, it is following developments, and it will continue to act in order to maintain security along the northern border," the Spokesman's Unit added.

Commenting on the incident, "Israeli" Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, "Israeli" soldiers protect us and our borders. This was also the case tonight." Speaking during a tour of a military compound in al-Naqab , he added: "We shall continue acting responsibly to secure Israel's borders. I wish the men a swift recovery."

On another level, the "Israeli" "Walla" site mentioned that Netanyahu, has received a preliminary report on the bombing that targeted the "Israeli" soldiers.
Meanwhile, "Israeli" media refrained from spreading news.

However, it mentioned that the three soldiers were taken into surgery and one is in the ICU.

Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team