IDF announces death of four more soldiers in Gaza, total reaches 101
Tel Aviv: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Monday that four more soldiers have died in Gaza, bringing the total number of casualties among troops involved in the ongoing ground offensive against Hamas to 101.
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According to the IDF, two of the soldiers died on Sunday.
The four soldiers have been identified as Sgt. Maj. (res.) Gideon Ilani (35) of the 55th Reserve Paratroopers Brigade’s 2855th Battalion, from the West Bank settlement of Asa’el; Sgt. Maj. (res.) Etay Perry (36) of the 5th Brigade’s 8111st Battalion, from Modiin; Maj. (res.) Eviatar Cohen (42) of the 5th Brigade’s 8111st Battalion, from Kfar Saba; and Maj. Gal Becher (34) of the 36th Division, from Oranit, who was killed in a military-related traffic collision in southern Israel.
The IDF also stated that a third reservist from the 8111st Battalion was seriously wounded.
Since the launch of Israel’s ground offensive on October 27, at least 559 soldiers have been injured in the intense battles.
As of Monday morning, Israeli forces are continuing to advance into Khan Younis, the largest city in the southern Gaza Strip, where thousands of people have sought refuge after fleeing the deadly airstrikes in other parts of the enclave.
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According to a statement released by the IDF, ground, aerial, and naval forces have targeted over 250 locations in Gaza in the past day.
Israel has escalated its firepower in Gaza, including the deployment of artillery within the densely populated 365 square km enclave, where extensive areas have been destroyed by Israeli airstrikes.
“For the first time since the beginning of ground operations, the Artillery Corps is operating inside the Gaza Strip,” the army said.
In a tragic development, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Monday that four more soldiers have lost their lives in Gaza, raising the total number of troops killed in the ongoing ground offensive against Hamas to 101. The IDF reported that two soldiers died on Sunday.
The fallen soldiers have been identified as Sgt. Maj. (res.) Gideon Ilani (35) from the West Bank settlement of Asa’el, Sgt. Maj. (res.) Etay Perry (36) from Modiin, Maj. (res.) Eviatar Cohen (42) from Kfar Saba, and Maj. Gal Becher (34) from Oranit, who died in a military-related traffic collision in southern Israel. Additionally, a third reservist from the 8111st Battalion was seriously wounded.
Since the beginning of Israel’s ground offensive on October 27, over 559 soldiers have been injured in the intense battles. Israeli forces continue to push into Khan Younis, the largest city in the southern Gaza Strip, as thousands seek refuge from the relentless airstrikes.
In the past day alone, ground, aerial, and naval forces have targeted more than 250 locations in Gaza, according to the IDF. Israel has intensified its firepower, deploying artillery within the densely populated enclave, which has already suffered extensive damage from the ongoing bombardments.
The IDF stated, “For the first time since the beginning of ground operations, the Artillery Corps is operating inside the Gaza Strip.”
The situation remains tense as both sides engage in fierce combat. The international community continues to call for an immediate ceasefire to prevent further loss of life and alleviate the suffering of civilians caught in the crossfire. The IDF’s announcement of more casualties serves as a stark reminder of the human cost of the conflict and the urgent need for a peaceful resolution.
