On Monday, the Israeli army faced its deadliest day since the initiation of their ground operation in Gaza, with 24 soldiers losing their lives. Among them were 21 reservists who perished in an explosion, likely triggered by mines strategically placed by Israeli forces in two buildings slated for demolition, as reported by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). A missile fired by Palestinian armed fighters is believed to have struck a tank guarding the troops just moments before the explosion. The IDF is currently conducting an investigation into the incident. The tragic event occurred in central Gaza near the kibbutz of Kissufim on the Israeli side of the border at approximately 16:00 (14:00 GMT) on Monday. The reservists were engaged in an operation aimed at facilitating the safe return of southern Israel residents to their homes, following the evacuation of tens of thousands prompted by the Hamas attack on October 7. According to the Gaza Health Ministry, under the control of Hamas,...
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