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Bomb explodes along West Bank security barrier: 2 people injured

Two Defense Ministry employees were lightly wounded by a bomb that exploded near the West Bank Security Barrier.

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Israeli border police officers patrol along the security fence, near the West Bank village of Bayt Iksa
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Defense Ministry employees sustained minor injuries after a bomb exploded along the West Bank security barrier in the Mount Gilboa area, military officials and medics reported.

An initial investigation indicates that the employees were on a patrol along the border fence in the northern West Bank when they discovered a suspicious item. Just after they realized that it was a bomb, it detonated, causing minor shrapnel injuries to the two workers.

The IDF has initiated a manhunt for the perpetrators responsible for the attack.

*The Times of Israel contributed to this account.


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