3 attacks launched on southern Israel, some dead

Aug. 18, 2011 7:07 AM ET
3 attacks launched on southern Israel, some dead
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JERUSALEM (AP) — The military says assailants have carried out three consecutive attacks in southern Israel near the Egyptian border, killing and wounding a number of people.

The attacks on Thursday targeted a passenger bus, a private car and a group of soldiers. The number of dead and wounded was not immediately known.

Military spokesman Brig.-Gen. Yoav Mordechai says Israeli security forces tracked down some of the assailants and exchanged fire with them. He says the attackers used heavy weapons, possibly mortars or anti-tank weapons, and explosive devices during the attacks.

THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's military spokesman says soldiers have been targeted by explosive devices and a second vehicle was attacked in southern Israel, following an ambush by gunmen of a bus near the border with Egypt.

The spokesman, Brig-Gen. Yoav Mordechai, says there are fatalities as well as wounded. He says civilians and soldiers are among the casualties.

Mordechai also reported a shootout between security forces and assailants inthe bus attack.

Rescue services officials say five people have been critically wounded in the attack on a passenger car and five were moderately wounded in the attack on the bus.