Tel Aviv [Israel], June 5 (ANI/TPS): Israel established a new counterterror unit to provide rapid response to attacks in the area of the Gaza border, the Israel Defense Forces said on Wednesday.

The IDF said the unit, called LOTAR-Otef, will consist of reserve soldiers and veterans of elite units who live in communities near the Strip.

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Hundreds of soldiers in the selection process have already applied for the first training session which will be held in the coming weeks. (ANI/TPS)

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