On this day: Bodies of Gil-Ad Shaer, Naftali Frenkel, and Eyal Yifrah found in West Bank
The bodies of Gil-Ad Shaer, Naftali Frenkel, and Eyal Yifrah were found in the West Bank on this day. Their murder led to a significant escalation of violence in the region. The incident ultimately resulted in the IDF's invasion of Gaza and the launch of the 2014 Gaza War, also known as Operation Protective Edge.
- ▪The bodies of the three teenagers were found in the West Bank.
- ▪The murder led to the IDF's invasion of Gaza the next week.
- ▪The 2014 Gaza War, also known as Operation Protective Edge, was launched as a result.
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On this day: Bodies of Gil-Ad Shaer, Naftali Frenkel, and Eyal Yifrah found in West BankThe murder of the three teenagers led to the IDF’s invasion of Gaza the next week, launching the 2014 Gaza War, also known as Operation Protective Edge.Follow us on GoogleEyal Yifrah, Gil-Ad Shaer and Naftali Fraenkel (L-R).(photo credit: REUTERS)
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