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Canada News.Net
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Canada News.Net
Israel's youth bearing the brunt of Gazan war
In the past month alone, 23 Israeli soldiers have been killed in Gaza—three more than the number of remaining living hostages held in the enclave. The war, which has claimed the lives of over 56,000 Palestinians and left much of Gaza in ruins, has displaced nearly its entire population of more than two million, 55% of whom are children. But the conflict is also exacting a heavy toll on Israel's youth. As previously reported, the vast majority of Israeli soldiers killed or wounded are between the ages of 18 and 21. Of the 23 soldiers who died in the past month—a period marked by intensified Israeli military operations—five were teenagers (aged 18 to 19), nine were 20 years old, and six were 21. The remaining casualties included one 25-year-old and two 28-year-olds. The latest fatality occurred on Thursday, when Captain Reel Biran, 21, of Shorashim, was killed in southern Gaza during a demolition operation. According to an Army Radio report, Biran—a squad commander in the Golan Reconnaissance Unit of the Golani Brigade—died when explosives detonated two hours after they were rigged. He was posthumously promoted to captain. Below is the full verified list of the 23 soldiers killed in Gaza over the past month: July 2025 July 11: Capt. Reel Biran, 21, Shorashim – Golan Reconnaissance Unit, Golani Brigade. Killed in an explosion during a demolition operation in southern Gaza. July 10: Master Sgt. (res.) Avraham Azulay, 25, Yitzhah – Southern Command Engineering Unit. Died in an ambush in Khan Younis during an attempted abduction by militants. July 8: Staff Sgt. Moshe Shmuel Noll, 21, Beit Shemesh – 97th Battalion, Kfir Brigade. Killed in northern Gaza. Sgt. 1st Class (res.) Benyamin Asulin, 28, Haifa – Northern Brigade, Gaza Division. Killed in northern Gaza. Staff Sgt. Noam Aharon Musgadian, 20, Jerusalem – 97th Battalion, Kfir Brigade. Killed in northern Gaza. Sgt. Moshe Nissim Frech, 20, Jerusalem – 97th Battalion, Kfir Brigade. Killed in northern Gaza. Staff Sgt. Meir Shimon Amar, 20, Jerusalem – 97th Battalion, Kfir Brigade. Killed in northern Gaza. July 4: Sgt. Yair Eliyahou, 19, Ezer – Combat Engineering Corps, Northern Brigade. Killed in northern Gaza. Sgt. Asaf Zamir, 19, Dimona – 53rd Battalion, 188th Armored Brigade. Killed in southern Gaza. July 2: Sgt. Yaniv Michalovitch, 19, Rehovot – 82nd Battalion, 7th Armored Brigade. Killed in northern Gaza. June 2025 June 29: Sgt. Yisrael Natan Rosenfeld, 20, Raanana – 601st Combat Engineering Battalion, 401st Armored Brigade. Killed in northern Gaza. June 24: Staff Sgt. Alon Davidov, 21, Kiryat Ata – Combat medic, 605th Engineering Battalion, 188th Armored Brigade. Killed in southern Gaza. Lt. Matan Shai Yashinovski, 21, Kfar Yona – Platoon Commander, 605th Engineering Battalion, 188th Armored Brigade. Killed in southern Gaza. Staff Sgt. Ronel Ben-Moshe, 20, Rehovot – 605th Engineering Battalion, 188th Armored Brigade. Killed in southern Gaza. Sgt. Maayan Baruch Pearlstein, 20, Eshhar – 605th Engineering Battalion, 188th Armored Brigade. Killed in southern Gaza. Staff Sgt. Niv Radia, 20, Elyakhin – 605th Engineering Battalion, 188th Armored Brigade. Killed in southern Gaza. Sgt. Ronen Shapiro, 19, Mazkeret Batya – 605th Engineering Battalion, 188th Armored Brigade. Killed in southern Gaza. Sgt. Shahar Manoav, 21, Ashkelon – 605th Engineering Battalion, 188th Armored Brigade. Killed in southern Gaza. Cpl. Eitan Zacks, 18, Be'er Sheva – Multidimensional (888) Unit trainee. Killed by an Iranian missile strike on his home. June 18: Staff Sgt. Stav Halfon, 20, Petah Tikva – 603rd Combat Engineering Battalion, 7th Armored Brigade. Killed in southern Gaza. June 16: Staff Sgt. Naveh Leshem, 20, Nokdim – 12th Battalion, Golani Brigade. Killed in southern Gaza. Capt. (res.) Tal Movshovitz, 28, Re'ut – Deputy Company Commander, 7086th Combat Engineering Battalion, Golani Brigade. Killed in southern Gaza. June 14: Sgt. 1st Class (res.) Noam Shemesh, 21, Jerusalem – Squad Commander, 92nd Battalion, Kfir Brigade. Killed in southern Gaza. A War Claiming the Youngest The names of the fallen—many barely out of high school—reflect a grim reality: a conflict consuming a generation on both sides. As Israel presses forward with its military campaign, the rising death toll underscores the human cost of a war with no clear end in sight.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
'Etched in our hearts forever': Netanyahu, Israeli officials mourn five soldiers killed in Gaza
The entire People of Israel bows its head in mourning for the fall of our heroic fighters, who risked their lives in the battle to defeat Hamas and free all our hostages," Netanyahu remarked. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mourned the loss of the five Kfir Brigade soldiers killed by an explosive device in Beit Hanun in Gaza on Tuesday morning, offering his condolences to the families. The military said that St.-Sgt. Meir Shimon Amar, 20, from Jerusalem; Sgt. Moshe Nissim Frech, 20, from Jerusalem; St.-Sgt. Noam Aharon Musgadian, 20, from Jerusalem; Sgt.-Maj. Benyamin Asulin, 28, from Haifa; and St.-Sgt. Moshe Shmuel Noll, 21, from Beit Shemesh, were killed in the incident. "On this difficult morning, the entire People of Israel bows its head in mourning for the fall of our heroic fighters, who risked their lives in the battle to defeat Hamas and free all our hostages," Netanyahu said. "We embrace the families who have lost their dearest ones, and we pray for the complete recovery of the wounded in the incident. Their sacrifice and bravery will be etched in our hearts forever." Defense Minister Israel Katz also offered his condolences, writing, "Moshe, Noam, Meir, Benjamin, and Moshe fought heroically and courageously against the Hamas murderers to protect the citizens of Israel and bring back our hostage brothers and sisters. "I want to express my heartfelt sympathy to the families. A whole nation embraces you. "May their memory be a blessing," Katz concluded. President Isaac Herzog stated, "The heartbreaking news of the fall of five heroic sons in Gaza – most of them fighters from the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) battalion 'Netzah Yehuda' – pierces the heart. "Our heroic sons continue to fight day and night with bravery, facing unimaginable human challenges. It is our sacred duty to learn all necessary lessons to protect the lives of our brave fighters – even deep in the heart of battle." Herzog said that he was praying for the recovery of the wounded soldiers and sent his condolences to the grieving families. Opposition chief and chairman of Yesh Atid Yair Lapid called this morning "a difficult and painful morning with the deaths of five IDF soldiers in Gaza." "The entire State of Israel mourns with the families." He also wished a quick recovery for those wounded. Democrats chairman MK Yair Golan mourned the loss of the soldiers while calling for a hostage deal and an end to the war that has seen the deaths of many IDF soldiers. "A difficult morning with the news of the fall of five fighters last night in a battle in the northern Gaza Strip. "It has already been 641 days that 50 hostages have been held by Hamas. It has already been 21 months that our sons and daughters have been fighting in the Gaza Strip. Today, we must implement a comprehensive hostage exchange deal, bring back our brothers and sisters, and end the war." National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called the loss an "unfathomable pain" and said that the soldiers "gave their lives so that we can continue to live here." "No words can describe the pain. Sending condolences and a big hug - to the families and friends. And praying for the recovery of the wounded and the safety of the soldiers," Ben-Gvir said. Blue and White chairman MK Benny Gantz said he "is with the grieving families in this difficult hour" and wished a speedy recovery to the wounded. "Another difficult morning in which an entire nation mourns the loss of five heroes, the best of our sons, who fell to secure our future and our safety."
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'5 IDF Troops Killed, 14 Injured': Israeli Army Forced To Admit Losses In Hamas Attack
The Israeli army is reeling after a devastating ambush by Hamas in northern Gaza's Beit Hanoun left 19 soldiers dead or wounded, marking one of the bloodiest days of the war. The military confirmed that five soldiers from the Netzah Yehuda Battalion of the Kfir Brigade were killed in a powerful explosion early Tuesday morning. Fourteen others were injured in the surprise strike, which sent shockwaves across Israel. The IDF was forced to publicly acknowledge the heavy losses, after Hamas' tall claims about toll. Watch
Days of Palestine
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Days of Palestine
Shocking Testimonies Reveal Israeli Soldiers' Psychological Collapse
DaysofPal – In a rare breach of silence, five Israeli soldiers have come forward with harrowing testimonies detailing the psychological trauma, moral disillusionment, and war crimes committed by Israeli occupation forces during the assault on Gaza. These testimonies—collected by Haaretz—offer a chilling counter-narrative to the sanitized image portrayed by Israeli military leadership. Their accounts reveal unfiltered truths: deep emotional breakdowns, dehumanization of civilians, and growing disbelief in the stated goals of the war. For these soldiers, Gaza was not a battleground of purpose—but a graveyard of humanity. 'I Just Want This to End' Or, a 20-year-old from the Paratrooper Reconnaissance Unit, described the aftermath of an airstrike in Khan Younis: 'We approached the ruins of a house… five, maybe six bodies… Two of them were children. I saw their bones. Dogs had eaten parts of them. The smell stuck to me for days.' The horror left him broken: 'We rushed onto the Humvees again. I wanted to run, but I didn't have the courage. This war is a nightmare.' 'The Most Terrifying Memory' Yonatan, 21, of the Kfir Brigade, recalled his deployment to Jabalia: 'During the day we roasted, at night we froze. Sand stuck to our skin. Hardly any people—just stray dogs searching for scraps.' He described an incident where a commander casually shot dogs near their position, calling them 'terrorists' dogs.' But his worst memory came when an explosion killed his best friend. 'Blood filled my mouth. I thought I was hit. But it was his blood. He begged me to help, but I froze. I couldn't sleep or eat for days.' 'How Many Friends Must I Bury?' Omer, from the Givati Brigade, expressed his bitter disillusionment: 'After October 7, we were euphoric. But now? I've lost so many—school friends, unit mates, neighbors. And many died for no reason: no support, no planning.' He added, 'We keep our wills on our phones. We even joke about who'll attend our funerals.' 'I Don't Know If I'll Ever Heal' Yair, from the Nahal Reconnaissance Unit, detailed the unrelenting pressure: 'Ten days with your boots on. Lying in dirt, barely conscious. I'm losing hair from stress. One of our squads was wiped out. I'm alive—but broken.' 'I tell myself not to cry. I'm lucky. But the fear… the guilt… I don't know if I'll ever recover.' 'I Lost Faith in This War' Ori, 22, from the elite Yahalom engineering unit, shared his journey from belief to despair: 'I truly believed we were protecting civilians. But after the funerals, the hostages killed in our own strikes—doubt became certainty.' He accused the government of prolonging the war for political gain: 'This war has no justification anymore. It's a cycle of death, not victory. We're risking everything for nothing.' Ori issued a plea to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: 'When will you stop? At 900 dead? A thousand? Please. Just stop.' These rare, public confessions puncture the carefully managed Israeli narrative, revealing the severe mental toll on soldiers—and the brutal impact on Gaza's civilian population. As the war grinds on, even those who once fought with conviction now question the very mission they were sent to fulfill. Shortlink for this post:
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
IDF troops destroy Hamas terror tunnel junction connecting Gaza cities
Troops destroyed a 2.5 kilometer-long and 39 kilometers deep tunnel route which connected Khan Yunis to Rafah. The IDF's Kfir Brigade, under the command of the 36th Division, destroyed a crucial tunnel junction that connected a series of tunnels in southern Gaza's Khan Yunis, the military said Wednesday. Troops also destroyed a 2.5 kilometer-long and 39 kilometers deep tunnel route which connected Khan Yunis to Rafah. The Kfir Brigade additionally seized numerous weapons from the tunnels. The IDF announced on Monday that the Paratroopers Brigade, also in the 36th Division, engaged in close-quarter combat with terrorists with the support of the Air Force, and dismantled hundreds of sites used by terrorist organizations in Khan Yunis, including tunnel shafts, operational centers, and long-term hideouts. Troops had previously destroyed three kilometers of tunnel routes used by Hamas terrorists. In addition to the 36th Division, the 98th, 99th, and 162nd Divisions are also operating within Gaza in the northern and central sectors. On Tuesday, a rocket was fired from within Gaza and triggered sirens within its border communities before being intercepted by the IDF. This is a developing story.
