IDF SPOX: Two IDF Soldiers Killed During Operations in the Gaza Strip
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01 March 2008 , 22:59

Givati Brigade and Armored Corps forces in conjunction with the IAF have
been operating since Friday night in the northern Gaza Strip where rockets
have been fired into Israel. During the operations, 20 year old St. Sgt.
Doron Asulin from Beersheba and 20 year old St. Sgt. Eran Dan-Gur from
Jerusalem were killed. Both were combat soldiers of the Givati Brigade. An
IDF officer was moderately wounded during the operation and six soldiers
were lightly injured. The injured soldiers were evacuated by helicopter to
the Soroka Hospital in Beersheba for medical treatment.

Since the beginning of last night's operations, forces have identified nine
Grad missile launchings, four which are confirmed as having landed in
Israel, near Ashkelon. In addition to this 30 Qassam rockets were fired, 13
of which fell in Israel, and 11 mortar shells were fired, three which fell
in Israel.

25 terror operatives were killed during the operations. This evening, the
IAF struck a truck transporting terrorists and 160 rockets intended to be
launched at Israel. This afternoon, IDF forces attacked a number of terror
operatives approaching the forces. In addition, the IDF attacked operatives
armed with anti-tank missiles in proximity to the forces. The forces
confirmed direct hits in both incidents.

This morning, IDF forces attacked two armed terror cells. The forces also
attacked a number of long range rocket launchers. The IAF also targeted two
weapons manufacturing facilities that were to be used by terror
organizations in the central and northern Gaza Strip.

Following the Grad missile barrage into Ashkelon, the Homefront Command
began to set off warning sirens throughout the city. The warning sirens will
also be put into use in neighboring towns.