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Black Arrow Battle: How Terrorists Were Thwarted Near Gaza Border
How 2 Israeli newsrooms (in English, Hebrew) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By Israel National News
What happened
On October 7, Israeli forces engaged dozens of Nukhba terrorists at the "Black Arrow" site and Mefalsim Junction, preventing their advance into central Israel. The battle involved fierce fighting on Route 232, with significant casualties on both sides, ultimately resulting in the reopening of the road.
- 01Israeli forces battled dozens of terrorists at Black Arrow and Mefalsim Junction on October 7.
- 02The terrorists aimed to advance into central Israel and block rescue forces.
- 03Route 232 became a major combat zone with ambushes and heavy gunfire.
- 04Hundreds fleeing the Nova festival were caught in the fighting.
- 05Israeli forces eventually regained control and reopened Route 232.
- 06Several officers and soldiers were killed during the intense battle.
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