(KUNA) -- Two Palestinians, allegedly armed, were killed on Sunday by the Israeli Army, an army spokesman reported. The spokesman told Radio Israel the incident accrued near the Palestinian-Israeli boarders, near Karm Abu Salem Crossing, eastern Gaza Strip. He further pointed out the two "were attempting to plant an explosive device when they were caught," and that they were killed on the spot. Meanwhile, Palestinian medical sources denied knowledge about the incident, noting there are efforts to verify this report.