[Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs] On June 25, 2006, IDF soldier Gilad Shalit was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists within Israeli territory, as part of an unprovoked attack which involved seven terrorists, armed with explosive charges, anti-tank missiles, light arms and more, and which made use of a tunnel under the Israel-Gaza border. During the course of the attack, Sgt. Pavel Slutzker and Lt. Hanan Barak were killed, while five others were wounded.
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