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IDF Soldier from 52nd Battalion Critically Injured in Rafah, Gaza

Jul 21, 2024, 03:04 AM

A soldier from the 52nd Battalion, 401st Brigade of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) was critically injured during combat in the Gaza Strip on Saturday. The soldier, part of the Iron Footprints Formation, was engaged in fighting against Hamas in Rafah, southern Gaza, and was hit by an anti-tank projectile fired at a building he was in. He was evacuated to a hospital for medical treatment, and his family has been notified.