IDF Spokesperson Announcement
December 24, 2014
Location : Tel Aviv
Sniper Attack injures IDF Soldier, IDF Targets Terror Sites

Earlier today, sniper fire was opened at an IDF routine patrol which was
operating on the Israeli side of the border.

As a result of the attack, an IDF combat soldier, from the Bedouin
Reconnaissance Battalion, suffered a severe chest injury and was evacuated
to a hospital for further medical treatment. The soldier's family has been
notified.

In response, IDF air and ground forces targeted Hamas positions in the
immediate vicinity of the attack.

Israeli farmers have been ordered to evacuate the area for their personal
safety until further notice.

Lt. Col. Peter Lerner, IDF Spokesman: "This attack, the second of this week,
is a lethal violation of the relative quiet along the Gaza border and is a
blatant breach of Israel's sovereignty. The IDF will continue to use all
necessary means in order to maintain the safety of the citizens of southern
Israel and will not hesitate to respond to any attempt to harm IDF
soldiers."
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