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Three Israeli Soldiers from Kfir Brigade Killed by IED in Northern Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict

Dec 23, 2024, 03:57 PM

On December 23, 2024, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported the deaths of three soldiers during combat operations in northern Gaza. The soldiers, identified as Captain Ilay Gavriel Atedgi, 22, Staff Sergeant Netanel Pessach, 21, and Sergeant First Class (res.) Hillel Diener, 21, were killed by an improvised explosive device (IED) in Beit Hanoun. The IDF confirmed that the soldiers were part of the Kfir Brigade and were engaged in operations against Hamas militants at the time of the explosion. This incident follows a series of attacks by Hamas, including the targeting of Israeli military vehicles and personnel in various locations across northern Gaza, including Jabalia and Beit Lahiya. The Qassam Brigades claimed responsibility for the attacks and stated that their fighters had successfully targeted Israeli forces, resulting in casualties. The ongoing conflict has seen heightened military activity, with the IDF conducting operations aimed at dismantling Hamas infrastructure in the region.