An Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldier, Sgt. Uriel Peretz, 23, lost his life during military operations in northern Gaza on Monday. Eight other soldiers sustained injuries in the incident, which occurred in Beit Hanoun.
According to an IDF statement, the soldiers were inside a building when they came under attack from anti-tank fire.
Among the wounded, three soldiers are reported to be in serious condition, while five are classified as being in moderate or good condition.
The death of Sgt. Peretz brings the number of IDF fatalities in the ongoing ground operations in Gaza to 395.
The IDF continues its mission amid heightened tensions and intensified conflict in the region.
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