10 IDF Soldiers and Officers Fall in Gaza Strip Battles
Last night, it was reported that the IDF began to flood water into tunnels in the northwestern part of the Strip
The military maneuvers of the IDF in the south end of the Gaza Strip continued yesterday at a faster pace than previously in the north, given the news that the abductees are being held there. For this reason, the IDF is working to quickly gain control of the area.
Last night, it was reported that the IDF began flooding tunnels in the northwestern part of the strip, close to the Mediterranean coast.
This morning, the IDF announced the death of nine fighters in a heavy battle in Shejaiya. The fighters were hit by two explosive devices that exploded while fighting in a built-up area; there were eight dead and several wounded.
Units 504 and paratroopers took part in an IDF special operation to recover the bodies of Israelis kidnapped by Hamas; unfortunately, during the battle, fighters Gal Eisenkot and Eyal Berkowitz fell, but the bodies of Aden Zakaria and RSV Ziv Dado were located, recovered in a tunnel, and removed from Gaza. At the end of the proper identification procedures, the families were informed that the bodies of Zakaria and Dado were returned to the territory of the State of Israel.
The bodies of the two abductees were discovered in a tunnel near the home of senior Hamas official Ahmed Randour of the Northern Gaza Brigade, who was killed in the fighting. Defense Minister Galant said that Randour's two brothers are in the hands of the IDF, being interrogated and providing intelligence. Gallant stated yesterday: "Gaza is falling apart."
An unprecedented statement by U.S. President Biden yesterday at the White House indicated that Netanyahu should change the composition of his right-wing government and, further, that Israel is beginning to lose support in the face of the indiscriminate bombings in Gaza. Biden also said that Netanyahu will not be able to refuse the establishment of a Palestinian state in the future.
IDF spokesman Brigadier General Daniel Hagari said that the IDF is holding talks with the Head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the U.S. Army and with the Commander of the U.S. Central Command. The talks are manifested as a dialogue with an ally about the challenges in the region and threats, such as the Houthis in the Red Sea; in this context, it was shared that the most advanced of the sea branch, Saar 6, is present, for the first time, in the Red Sea arena.
In combat, the Nahal TDF located residences and a school in Jabaliya, which contained Hamas ammunition stockpiles, grenades, RPG launchers, Kalashnikov rifles, and explosive charges. Some were destroyed, and prisoners were taken for questioning. In one of the apartments, a Hamas commander was discovered, as well as plans for the October 7 attack.
At night, the Air Force destroyed rocket launchers positioned towards the city of Sderot. Duvdevan fighters located approximately 250 ready-to-use mortars. Fighters of the Givati Brigade destroyed a factory producing anti-aircraft missiles and anti-aircraft missiles, while forces of the Navy attacked a terrorist squad firing at Israeli maneuvering forces within the Gaza Strip. The IDF Spokesman emphasized yesterday that the current fighting is truly face-to-face and complex, "but that's the only way we will defeat Hamas at its ‘center of gravity.’"
Since the start of the ground maneuver, 20 IDF soldiers have been killed by bilateral gunfire and operational accidents in the Gaza Strip. 13 of them were killed by anti-aircraft fire, gunfire from the air, tanks, and infantry fire, including bullet discharges, IML shrapnel, and rocket launchers.
U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan is coming to Israel this week for talks with the country's leaders. According to officials in Washington, he will focus on humanitarian aid in Gaza, the issue of civilians injured in the fighting, and the timetable for the war and its aftermath. Before leaving, Sullivan said, "I will talk to Netanyahu about schedules." Defense Secretary Austin and the U.S. Army Chief of Staff will also arrive in Israel soon.
In the north, anti-tank missiles and rockets were fired yesterday at settlements in the Upper Galilee, including the towns of Liman, Batz, and Shlomi; in Kibbutz Baram, several houses were hit by anti-tank fire, but as residents had been evacuated, there were no casualties. An alarm also sounded in Acre as a result of Iron Dome activity.
Last night, it was reported that the IDF began to flood water into tunnels in the northwestern part of the Strip
The military maneuvers of the IDF in the south end of the Gaza Strip continued yesterday at a faster pace than previously in the north, given the news that the abductees are being held there. For this reason, the IDF is working to quickly gain control of the area.
Last night, it was reported that the IDF began flooding tunnels in the northwestern part of the strip, close to the Mediterranean coast.
This morning, the IDF announced the death of nine fighters in a heavy battle in Shejaiya. The fighters were hit by two explosive devices that exploded while fighting in a built-up area; there were eight dead and several wounded.
Units 504 and paratroopers took part in an IDF special operation to recover the bodies of Israelis kidnapped by Hamas; unfortunately, during the battle, fighters Gal Eisenkot and Eyal Berkowitz fell, but the bodies of Aden Zakaria and RSV Ziv Dado were located, recovered in a tunnel, and removed from Gaza. At the end of the proper identification procedures, the families were informed that the bodies of Zakaria and Dado were returned to the territory of the State of Israel.
The bodies of the two abductees were discovered in a tunnel near the home of senior Hamas official Ahmed Randour of the Northern Gaza Brigade, who was killed in the fighting. Defense Minister Galant said that Randour's two brothers are in the hands of the IDF, being interrogated and providing intelligence. Gallant stated yesterday: "Gaza is falling apart."
An unprecedented statement by U.S. President Biden yesterday at the White House indicated that Netanyahu should change the composition of his right-wing government and, further, that Israel is beginning to lose support in the face of the indiscriminate bombings in Gaza. Biden also said that Netanyahu will not be able to refuse the establishment of a Palestinian state in the future.
IDF spokesman Brigadier General Daniel Hagari said that the IDF is holding talks with the Head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the U.S. Army and with the Commander of the U.S. Central Command. The talks are manifested as a dialogue with an ally about the challenges in the region and threats, such as the Houthis in the Red Sea; in this context, it was shared that the most advanced of the sea branch, Saar 6, is present, for the first time, in the Red Sea arena.
In combat, the Nahal TDF located residences and a school in Jabaliya, which contained Hamas ammunition stockpiles, grenades, RPG launchers, Kalashnikov rifles, and explosive charges. Some were destroyed, and prisoners were taken for questioning. In one of the apartments, a Hamas commander was discovered, as well as plans for the October 7 attack.
At night, the Air Force destroyed rocket launchers positioned towards the city of Sderot. Duvdevan fighters located approximately 250 ready-to-use mortars. Fighters of the Givati Brigade destroyed a factory producing anti-aircraft missiles and anti-aircraft missiles, while forces of the Navy attacked a terrorist squad firing at Israeli maneuvering forces within the Gaza Strip. The IDF Spokesman emphasized yesterday that the current fighting is truly face-to-face and complex, "but that's the only way we will defeat Hamas at its ‘center of gravity.’"
Since the start of the ground maneuver, 20 IDF soldiers have been killed by bilateral gunfire and operational accidents in the Gaza Strip. 13 of them were killed by anti-aircraft fire, gunfire from the air, tanks, and infantry fire, including bullet discharges, IML shrapnel, and rocket launchers.
U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan is coming to Israel this week for talks with the country's leaders. According to officials in Washington, he will focus on humanitarian aid in Gaza, the issue of civilians injured in the fighting, and the timetable for the war and its aftermath. Before leaving, Sullivan said, "I will talk to Netanyahu about schedules." Defense Secretary Austin and the U.S. Army Chief of Staff will also arrive in Israel soon.
In the north, anti-tank missiles and rockets were fired yesterday at settlements in the Upper Galilee, including the towns of Liman, Batz, and Shlomi; in Kibbutz Baram, several houses were hit by anti-tank fire, but as residents had been evacuated, there were no casualties. An alarm also sounded in Acre as a result of Iron Dome activity.
