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IDF soldier killed in mortar attack

IDF Spokesman December 30, 2008 1:25 AM

An IDF soldier was killed Monday evening when a mortar shell struck a
military base in the western Negev.

The soldier's family has been informed.

Another IDF soldier was severely wounded and four others sustained light
injuries in the attack.

The soldiers received emergency medical assistance at the scene before being
evacuated to a hospital for additional treatment.