Amid ongoing talks of a ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza, an exchange of gunfire took place on Monday morning, 9 Elul, as IDF soldiers returned fire after being targeted by terrorists near the Gaza border.

The IDF Spokesman Unit reports that there were no injuries, B’chasdei Hashem. Forces report they did hit one terrorist. It is also reported that the balloon incendiary devices from Gaza continue as well. A number of fires were reported in fields close to the Gaza border on Sunday.

Moments ago, a terrorist shot at IDF troops near the northern Gaza Strip. In response, IDF troops shot towards the terrorist. No IDF injuries reported

— IDF (@IDFSpokesperson) August 20, 2018

Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman on Sunday ordered the closure of the Erez Crossing in response to Gaza border violence on erev Shabbos.

(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)