IDF resumes Gaza operations; two soldiers lightly hurt

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Israel Defense Forces troops resumed offensive operations in the Gaza Strip before dawn Friday, in which two soldiers were lightly wounded near the settlement of Netzarim.

The IDF troops, backed by helicopters and tanks, engaged in heavy exchanges of fire Friday morning with Palestinian gunmen, Army Radio reported.

An explosive device was detonated near one of the tanks in the Netzarim area, causing the tank to overturn and lightly wounding two of the soldiers in the tank, Israel Radio reported Friday.

A Hamas activist was arrested during the ongoing operation, which started Tuesday, Army Radio said. Military sources told Israel Radio the troops were searching for Hamas suspects and other militants.
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