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Palestinian terrorists attack hikers

Palestinian truce watch #001 | 20.06.2008 15:16

Attack on Israeli civilians in the West Bank, will be responded to defensive military/police actions. According to terms of Gaza truce, not seen as a breach.

Jun 20, 2008 14:20 | Updated Jun 20, 2008 17:14
Three Israeli hikers wounded in Neveh Tzuf shooting attack
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Three Israelis were wounded Friday in a shooting attack against a group of hikers near Neveh Tzuf, northwest of Ramallah.


A man wounded in Friday's shooting attack is brought by helicopter to Sheba Hospital in Tel Hashomer.
Photo: Channel 2

Slideshow: Pictures of the week The five hikers were attacked by two masked terrorists who opened fire at them - seriously wounding one of the men. Two others suffered moderate and light wounds. The gunmen then fled the scene.

The hikers were forced to wait for approximately 40 minutes for help to arrive as rescue forces had difficulties locating them. After finding the group, medical teams evacuated the casualties by helicopter to Sheba Hospital in Tel Hashomer.

IDF troops were sweeping the scene in search of the attackers. The army said it was unclear whether they had arrived on foot or by vehicle.

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