Qassam Brigades announce attacks on 'Israeli' troops
The group said the attack resulted in casualties, including both dead and wounded.
In a separate statement, the Brigades said they fired a salvo of short-range 114mm "Rajoum" rockets at the 'Israeli' settlement of Magen, located near the Gaza border.
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