HYD: Five IDF Soldiers Killed in Northern Gaza Incident
Five soldiers from the Nahal Brigade’s Reconnaissance Battalion tragically lost their lives today during a mission in the northern Gaza Strip, the IDF announced. The troops were operating in the Beit Hanoun area when the fatal incident occurred • Read More
According to an initial investigation, the soldiers were inside a building preparing explosives for an engineering operation when the explosives detonated prematurely. The explosion caused the structure to collapse, resulting in the deaths of five soldiers and injuring 10 others.
The cause of the explosion remains under investigation.
The fallen soldiers are:
– Captain Yair Yakov Shushan, 23, from Ma’alot-Tarshiha, a squad commander.
– Staff Sergeant Yahav Hadar, 20, from Kfar Tavor.
– Staff Sergeant Guy Karmiel, 20, from Gedera.
– Staff Sergeant Yoav Feffer, 19, from Herzliya.
– Staff Sergeant Aviel Wiseman, 20, from Poria Illit.
The soldiers had been engaged in intense fighting in northern Gaza at the time of the incident. Additionally, eight other soldiers from the same battalion sustained serious injuries and were evacuated for medical treatment.
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