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Israel Says no Troops in Gaza, Cites Communication Error

An Israeli soldier stands guard next to an Iron Dome air defense system as smoke rises from an oil tank on fire after it was hit by a rocket fire from Gaza Strip, near the town of Ashkelon, Israel, on Wednesday. (AP)

An Israeli soldier stands guard next to an Iron Dome air defense system as smoke rises from an oil tank on fire after it was hit by a rocket fire from Gaza Strip, near the town of Ashkelon, Israel, on Wednesday. (AP)

The army published a clarification saying there were "no soldiers" in Gaza.

  • Last Updated:May 14, 2021, 07:11 IST

The Israeli army clarified early Friday that its troops had not entered the Gaza Strip as it had earlier stated, blaming an “internal communication" problem for the confusion. 

Just after midnight, the army sent a message to the media saying troops were in the Gaza Strip, and this was confirmed to AFP by the army’s spokesperson. But two hours later, the army published a clarification saying there were “no soldiers" in Gaza.

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first published:May 14, 2021, 07:11 IST