Middle East

2 Palestinians martyred during Israeli attack on Gaza

Identification of Palestinians killed in airstrikes at southern border continues

18.09.2018 - Update : 18.09.2018
2 Palestinians martyred during Israeli attack on Gaza FILE PHOTO

By Muhammed Macid and Hani as-Shair

GAZA CITY, Palestine

Two Palestinians were martyred late Monday during Israeli airstrikes on the southern border of the Gaza Strip, said local authorities.

According to a statement by the Palestinian Red Crescent, an ambulance reached the bodies of the Palestinians, who were killed near Al-Qarara village east of Khan Younis district.

Gaza’s Health Ministry said in a statement that the bodies were brought to the Nasr Health Complex in Khan Younis, where their identification continues.

The Israeli army said earlier in a statement that a military aircraft targeted two Palestinians who approached the security fence along the Gaza border and placed a "suspicious object" nearby.

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