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Al-Ahram Weekly
2 days ago
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Israeli army says two soldiers killed in south Gaza - War on Gaza
Two Israeli soldiers were killed in combat in southern Gaza on Sunday, the military said, a day after confirming another soldier had died of wounds sustained last week. The two soldiers, aged 20 and 22, served in the Golani Infantry Brigade's 51st Battalion. Israeli military sources said they were killed when their armoured vehicle exploded in the city of Khan Yunis. Military correspondents from several Israeli media outlets said the blast was caused by an improvised explosive device detonated by a militant who emerged from a tunnel. An investigation was underway. The Israeli military says 462 soldiers have been killed since the start of its war on Gaza on October 27, 2023. The Israeli war has killed 59,733 Palestinians, mostly civilians, according to the Palestinian health ministry. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
The Sun
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Two Israeli soldiers killed in south Gaza combat
JERUSALEM: Two Israeli soldiers were killed in combat in southern Gaza on Sunday, the military confirmed, marking another tragic loss in the ongoing conflict. The soldiers, aged 20 and 22, served in the Golani Infantry Brigade's 51st Battalion. Defence Minister Israel Katz paid tribute, stating, 'We have lost three young heroes -- some of our finest -- who gave their lives for the security of our state and the return of all our hostages.' Military sources reported the soldiers died when their armoured vehicle exploded in Khan Yunis. Israeli media correspondents attributed the blast to an improvised explosive device detonated by a militant emerging from a tunnel. An investigation is ongoing. The latest fatalities bring the total number of Israeli soldiers killed since the ground offensive began on October 27, 2023, to 462. Israel launched its military campaign in response to Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack, which resulted in 1,219 deaths, mostly civilians, according to AFP figures. The Gaza health ministry reports 59,733 Palestinian fatalities, predominantly civilians, since the conflict began. – AFP
Al Manar
06-02-2025
- Climate
- Al Manar
Two Israeli Occupation Soldiers Killed, 8 Wounded in Crane Collapse Accident in Gaza
Two Israeli occupation soldiers were killed and eight others injured after a crane collapsed in the northern Gaza Strip on Thursday. The Israeli occupation military announced the accident, stating that one of the deceased was a lieutenant colonel serving in the reserves with the 51st Battalion of the Golani Brigade. According to the official Israeli Broadcasting Authority, the crane collapsed due to strong winds and fell on a tent where the occupation soldiers were stationed. The military said it is investigating the 'serious incident that reflects a lack of preparedness for weather conditions.' This incident comes as the Gaza Strip and nearby areas are experiencing a low-pressure system accompanied by rain and strong winds.
Shafaq News
06-02-2025
- Shafaq News
Crane collapse in Gaza kills 2, injures 8 Israeli soldiers
Shafaq News/ The Israeli Army reported, on Thursday, that a crane collapse in northern Gaza resulted in the deaths of an officer and a soldier, with eight additional soldiers sustaining injuries. Israeli media indicated that Reserve Staff Sergeant Nadav Cohen, 21, of the 51st Battalion in the Golani Brigade, was among those killed. The identity of the other killed soldier has not yet been released. Among the eight injured, one soldier remains in critical condition. An initial investigation by the Israeli Army has linked the collapse to high wind speeds that compromised the stability of the crane.
