Palestinian terrorists have set off a large bomb in a tunnel dug under an Israeli outpost in the Gaza Strip: Six IDF soldiers injured in attack on Gaza Strip outpost.

Six Israel Defense Forces soldiers were injured Sunday evening after an explosion went off at an army outpost located near the Gush Katif Junction in the Gaza Strip. One additional soldier was said to be trapped under the rubble of the outpost.

According to initial reports, the blast was set off by explosives planted in a tunnel dug from the area of Khan Yunis, to the south of the outpost, causing massive damage. The city’s northermost houses are located some 300 meters from the base.

“There are a lot of people injured at the scene,” said Yeruham Mendola, a spokesman for the Magen David rescue service.

Palestinian gunmen were firing at rescue forces as they attempted to evacuate the injured from the site of the attack.

The injured are being evacuated to the Soroka Medical Center at Be’er Sheva.

Channel Two reported that Hamas and Al Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades claimed responsibility for the attack.