The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported on Tuesday the loss of one soldier and the injury of two others in the course of military operations in southern Lebanon and the Gaza Strip.
"In the incident where Staff Sergeant Noam Israel Abdu was killed, a soldier from the 17th Battalion (Infantry Corps squad commanders training), Bislamach Brigade, was severely injured. In an additional incident, a soldier from the 7012th Battalion, 3rd Brigade, was severely injured during combat in southern Lebanon. The soldiers were evacuated to a hospital for further treatment. Their families have been notified," the IDF said on Telegram.
The IDF added that the staff sergeant was killed in northern Gaza.
On October 7, 2023, Israel was subjected to an unprecedented rocket attack from the Gaza Strip. In addition, Hamas fighters infiltrated the border areas, opened fire on the military and civilians and took hostages. Israeli authorities say that about 1,200 people were killed during the raid. The Israel Defense Forces launched Operation Iron Swords in the Gaza Strip and announced a complete blockade of the enclave. According to the Palestinian Health Ministry, since October 7, 2023, the death toll has exceeded 41,909, and more than 97,303 people have been injured.