The Israeli military operation in Gaza has led to a total of 219 Israeli soldiers losing their lives since the incursion began.
Tel Aviv: Israeli military has confirmed that during the demolition of Hamas strongholds in Gaza, 21 soldiers lost their lives in a blast caused by a munitions depot explosion.
According to The Times of Israel, the explosion occurred near the border of the central Gaza region of Kasufim, where Israeli forces were targeting Hamas strongholds and their subjugated structures. The Israeli military spokesperson stated that efforts were underway to establish a “buffer zone” by demolishing these locations so that Jewish settlers could safely return to their homes.
The spokesperson revealed that Hamas targeted an Israeli tank assigned to protect the forces during the operation. Subsequently, a terrifying explosion took place in two buildings, causing them to collapse, trapping more than two dozen soldiers.
It’s important to note that Israeli forces entered Gaza on October 27, and ground operations against Hamas have been ongoing. The casualties among Israeli soldiers have now risen to 21, as opposed to the earlier confirmation of 10 fatalities in the initial stages of the operation.
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The Israeli military operation in Gaza has led to a total of 219 Israeli soldiers losing their lives since the incursion began. The situation remains tense in the region, with both sides engaged in intensified conflict, causing concerns about the humanitarian impact on the civilian population in Gaza.
Efforts to de-escalate the situation and find a resolution to the conflict continue, but the recent casualties underline the challenges and risks associated with the ongoing military operations.
