Initially, the IOF admitted to the deaths of two soldiers and the injury of 30, but subsequent reports revealed a higher toll, with seven soldiers now confirmed dead. Among the injured, 11 are reported to be in serious or critical condition.
Israeli media reported that a powerful explosive device detonated inside a tunnel in Gaza early in the day, resulting in the initial fatalities. This incident highlights the resilience of Palestinian resistance forces, who continue to defend their homeland against Israeli aggression.
The total number of Israeli soldiers killed since the beginning of the Zionist regime’s latest war on Gaza in October 2023 has now reached 831, according to Israeli sources. The significant losses underscore the heavy cost of the occupation’s ongoing campaign of violence against Gaza.
Despite facing a brutal and unrelenting assault, the Palestinian resistance remains steadfast in its defense of Gaza and its people. The resistance forces have repeatedly warned the Israeli regime that their attacks will be met with decisive and coordinated responses.
The incident comes amid an escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where tens of thousands of civilians have been killed or injured, and critical infrastructure has been destroyed due to relentless Israeli airstrikes and ground offensives.
International voices have condemned Israel's actions and called for an immediate end to the violence. Palestinian leaders continue to urge global solidarity in the face of what they describe as war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by the Israeli regime.
As the death toll rises on both sides, the events in Gaza underscore the urgent need for a just and lasting resolution to the Palestinian struggle for freedom and self-determination. (ILKHA)