Posted on 02/13/2004 10:06:29 PM PST by yonif
IDF soldiers deployed near Rafah spotted 3 suspects Thursday morning in a restricted area attempting to cross into Egypt.
The soldiers opened fire and, on reaching the site, discovered three children age 7 8 and 10.
One of the children, who was lightly wounded, was treated on site by medics, and the three were then handed over for questioning.
IDF officials said it is not the first time that terrorist organizations use small children and youths as decoys or on reconnaissance, sending them to compile information on routes between Egypt and Rafah that can be used in the future.
The officials noted this was the third time this week that soldiers have spotted suspects in the area where the incident occurred.
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