JERUSALEM (JTA) — Bombs targeting an Israeli patrol working along the Gaza border exploded but did not cause any casualties.
The two bombs detonated Wednesday as the patrol passed along the southern Gaza border fence, according to reports.
A third bomb was located and neutralized by Israeli bomb sappers.
Islamic Jihad has claimed responsibility for the attack, according to reports.
Israeli military helicopters reportedly opened fire later in the day on suspected Palestinian terrorists in the area.
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