On Motzei Shabbos the IDF cleared for publication that two soldiers were killed in battle in northern Gaza:
Staff Sergeant Yair Avitan, 20, from Ra’anana, was a soldier from the 890th Battalion of the Paratroopers Brigade.
Sergeant First Class (Res.) Yakir Shmuel Tatelbaum, 21, from Ma’ale Adumim, was a soldier from the 77th Battalion of the 7th Brigade.
Additionally, a soldier from the 13th Battalion of the Golani Brigade, and a soldier from the ‘Rotem’ Battalion of the Givati Brigade, were severely injured during combat in northern Gaza. They were taken to a hospital for treatment, and their families have been notified.
IDF troops recenty began operating in the Shejaiya area once again. The IDF says dozens of terrorists have been eliminated.
The area was encircled by the 7th Brigade Combat Team. Soldiers have found observation posts, weapons, drones, and a long-range rocket launcher near the schools.
Additionally, the Paratroopers Brigade Combat Team began operating in the area to clear and dismantle terrorist infrastructure and military buildings. During their operation, the troops located weapons and underground tunnel shafts.
{Matzav.com}