Suspected Gaza infiltration ruled out; thieves may have cut fence for copper cable

Israeli security forces said Saturday that a suspected infiltration from the Gaza Strip was ruled out after a check, and they are now investigating whether thieves cut the border fence to steal a large copper cable.

Security forces said Saturday that a suspected infiltration from the Gaza Strip was ruled out after a search. The incident is now being investigated as a possible theft of copper cable, with thieves suspected of cutting the border fence.

2 developments

1. 7 minutes ago · 03:54 · 8 AugLatest

   IDF confirms investigation into Zikim fence cut is complete.

2. 02:56 · 8 Aug

   Suspected Gaza infiltration ruled out; thieves may have cut fence for copper cable

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