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Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Jerusalem Post
Seven IDF soldiers from the Combat Engineering Corps were killed in an explosion caused by a terrorist attaching an explosive device to an armored personnel carrier in Khan Yunis, Gaza, with additional clashes and injuries reported in the area.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Ynetnews
Hospitals are observing an increase in cases of soldiers with head injuries developing epileptic symptoms, with at least seven soldiers injured in the Gaza war suffering seizures as a result. Dr. Felix Benninger from Beilinson Hospital warns that the difficulty may shift towards managing seizures rather than the initial injury, and emphasizes the potential long-term impact on soldiers' mental health. The IDF lacks official data on the subject, but experts urge vigilance as symptoms of epilepsy may manifest later on, and trauma injuries are a significant factor in the appearance of epilepsy among young adults.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Ynetnews
IDF soldiers, including paratroopers engaged in operational activities in Gaza, lit the first candle of Hanukkah in the field. In Jabaliya, Gaza Strip, Southern Command chief Major General Yaron Finkelman joined reserve soldiers fighting in the city's northern sector for the candle-lighting. At the Western Wall Plaza, families of captives held by Hamas illuminated 138 menorahs, symbolizing the number of captives, alongside the central menorah. Hanukkah candle-lighting events were also held in Tel Aviv, Berlin, and Ukraine. In Jerusalem, students at the Erlau Yeshiva lit 138 menorahs, each bearing the name of a captive, praying for their safe return.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Haaretz
Three people were lightly wounded by shrapnel from rocket barrages launched by Hamas from Gaza, targeting southern and central Israel. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) continued their ground operation in Gaza, with reports of heavy fighting in Khan Yunis. The IDF also conducted operations in the Jenin Refugee Camp in the West Bank. Meanwhile, the Red Crescent reported that a Palestinian was wounded by live IDF gunfire in Hebron. The IDF announced the deaths of two more soldiers, bringing the total to five on Monday. The situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, with hundreds of Palestinians killed since the cease-fire ended. The IDF is considering a plan to flood Hamas' underground tunnels, and Israel has raised its travel warning level for several European countries.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Haaretz
Israeli settlers have burned and vandalized Palestinian property in several cities and villages following a deadly shooting attack near the West Bank settlement of Eli, where four Israelis were killed. The settlers blocked traffic, threw rocks, and set cars on fire. IDF soldiers were brought in to control the situation, and there are reports of settlers attacking them. Israel Police announced that they would send more officers to the main roads in the West Bank.