Five Israeli Soldiers Killed, Two Critically Wounded in Northern Gaza Combat, Says IDF


The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has confirmed the deaths of five Israeli soldiers during a combat operation in northern Gaza, marking one of the deadliest single incidents for Israeli forces in recent weeks. According to the military, two additional soldiers sustained serious injuries in the same engagement.


The IDF released a brief statement on Monday, acknowledging the loss but refrained from providing specific operational details. “Five soldiers were killed during fighting in the northern Gaza Strip. Two others were critically wounded,” the military said in a statement, adding that families of the fallen had been notified.

While the IDF did not elaborate on the circumstances, military sources speaking on condition of anonymity suggested the casualties may have resulted from an anti-tank missile strike or an accidental explosion during close-quarter combat with Hamas militants. The exact cause remains under investigation.

The incident occurred amid renewed military activity in northern Gaza, an area the IDF had previously declared as “largely cleared” of militant infrastructure earlier in the conflict. However, recent reports suggest that Hamas and other armed groups have been regrouping in areas previously swept by Israeli forces, including Jabalia and Beit Lahia.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed condolences to the families of the fallen soldiers, calling them “heroes who gave their lives defending the people of Israel.” He vowed to continue the military campaign until “total victory over Hamas” is achieved.

This latest loss comes as Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, launched in response to the October 7 attacks by Hamas, enters its ninth month. According to the Gaza Health Ministry, over 38,000 Palestinians have been killed since the offensive began, a figure that includes both militants and civilians. Israel has lost over 300 soldiers in combat since the start of ground operations in Gaza.

International pressure continues to mount for a ceasefire, but both sides remain far apart on the terms of any potential agreement.


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