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Rocket Attack at Kerem Shalom Injures 4, IDF Retaliates

May 5, 2024, 11:35 AM

On May 5, 2024, a significant escalation occurred at the Kerem Shalom crossing near the Gaza Strip, where multiple rocket and mortar attacks were launched from the Rafah area. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported that about 10 projectiles, including mortars, targeted the region, injuring 4 people and causing several Israeli soldiers to be wounded. In response to the attacks, the IDF conducted airstrikes on terror targets in Rafah. The Kerem Shalom crossing, a key point for humanitarian aid delivery into Gaza, was temporarily closed due to the security situation. At least 5 wounded soldiers were evacuated by helicopter. The incident is still developing, with ongoing military responses.