Israeli aircraft targets smuggling tunnels on Gaza-Egypt border

Last updated: July 23, 2019 | 12:48

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Gaza City: The Israeli military said Israeli aircraft have struck three smuggling tunnels on the Gaza-Egypt border.

There were no reports of injuries.

Saturday's air strikes came hours after Gaza militants fired two mortar shells at southern Israel, causing no damage.

The Gaza-Egypt border tunnels are used for bringing weapons as well as commercial goods into blockaded Gaza.

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