Israel on Tuesday reported the deaths of 24 of its soldiers in the Gaza Strip one of the single worst days for the Israeli military since launching its
Israel on Tuesday reported the deaths of 24 of its soldiers in the Gaza Strip, one of the single worst days for the Israeli military since launching its campaign to eliminate the Hamas militant group.
Israeli military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari told reporters 21 of the soldiers were preparing to demolish two buildings with explosives when a militant fired a rocket at a tank nearby and the explosives in the buildings went off, collapsing the structures onto the Israeli soldiers. Three other Israeli troops died in a separate attack.
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant wrote early Tuesday on X that it was a «difficult and painful morning.»
«This war will determine the future of Israel for decades to come, and the fall of soldiers is a requirement to achieve the goals of the war,» Gallant said.
Israeli forces carried out intense bombing in southern Gaza, while health officials accused Israel of attacking health facilities.
