The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has reported the deaths of two soldiers during fighting in the northern Gaza Strip, bringing the total toll to 156 in the ground offensive against Hamas. The soldiers identified are Master Sgt. (res.) Nitai Meisels, 30, 14th Armored Brigade, from Rehovot, and Sgt. Rani Tamir, 20, 50th Battalion of the Nahal Brigade, from Ganei Am. The death toll among Israeli forces has risen steadily, with at least 154 soldiers confirmed to have been killed since the ground offensive began in late October. Subsequently, three more Israeli soldiers, Shai, Shaul, and Maor, have been reported killed, bringing the total to 161 IDF soldiers killed since the ground invasion began.
Israeli media: The number of deaths among the ranks of the "Israeli" army since the start of the ground battles in the Gaza Strip has risen to 161 people.
Three more Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza. Shai, Shaul, and Maor 💔 161 IDF soldiers have been killed since the ground invasion began. May their memories forever be a blessing. https://t.co/jbUos61CpX
The death toll among Israeli forces has gone up steadily in recent weeks, with at least 154 soldiers confirmed to have been killed since Israel launched a ground offensive in Gaza in late October https://t.co/ORstJNcrxy
The IDF reports the death of two soldiers killed during fighting in the northern Gaza Strip, bringing to 156 the number of troops killed in the ground offensive against Hamas.
Two soldiers killed in northern Gaza Strip, bringing ground op death toll to 156 https://t.co/nbOclycZW6 . Click to read ⬇️
The IDF announces the deaths of two more soldiers who were killed during fighting in the northern Gaza Strip, bringing the toll of slain troops in the ground offensive against Hamas in Gaza to 156. https://t.co/LKczClZjX3
Two more soldiers killed in Gaza, IDF says, raising ground offensive toll to 156. 🕯️ Master Sgt. (res.) Nitai Meisels, 30, 14th Armored Brigade, from Rehovot. 🕯️ Sgt. Rani Tamir, 20, 50th Battalion of the Nahal Brigade, from Ganei Am. May their memories always be blessed! https://t.co/XVXyOT1SRO
Live update: IDF says two soldiers killed in fighting, bringing toll to 156 https://t.co/4ukuUhiQI7 . Click to read ⬇️