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Israeli Black Hawk Helicopter Crash in Rafah Kills 2 Soldiers, Injures 7

Sep 11, 2024, 07:31 AM

An Israeli Air Force UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed early this morning in Rafah, Gaza, while on a mission to evacuate an injured soldier. The crash, which occurred overnight, resulted in the deaths of two Israeli soldiers and injuries to seven others. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that the crash was not caused by enemy fire. The incident, which took place in the Philadelphi Axis area, is under investigation, and the families of the deceased soldiers have been notified.