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IDF Announces Deaths of Four Soldiers in Gaza Operations by Explosive Device

Aug 24, 2024, 05:28 PM

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the deaths of four soldiers during operations in Gaza City. The soldiers were killed by an explosive device and in a clash with Qassam. The deceased include Sgt. First Class (res.) Evyatar Atuar, 24, of the Jerusalem Brigade’s 6310th Battalion from Rosh, Major Danil Pechenyuk, 26, Major Yaniv Itzhak Oren, 35, and Major Nitai Metodi, 23. The soldiers were engaged in battles in the Gaza Strip, with Atuar being specifically noted as having been killed by an explosive device. The IDF has acknowledged these losses amidst ongoing operations in the region.