At Least Six Dead in Israeli Attacks

The Takeaway

This morning we’ve been reporting on a series of attacks in southern Israel. At least six are dead –  many more have been wounded.  In the first incident, gunmen opened fire on an Israeli bus carrying soldiers among its passengers near the Egyptian border.  A second bus was bombed, and the casualties there were more serious.   Joining us from Jerusalem is Lt. Col. Avital Leibovich spokesperson for Israel Defense Force.

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