Israel's military is pressing on with operations in Gaza, with reports of one soldier killed and several others seriously injured during a battle in the southern part of the territory. The soldier who lost his life has been identified as a 21-year-old named Alon Kudriashov, bringing the total number of troops killed in Israel’s ground offensive against Hamas to 254.
The Israel Defense Forces have confirmed that six fighters from the unit were 'seriously injured' while 10 others sustained injuries in various ways during the operation.
Hamas released a video purportedly showing a rocket being fired at an apartment building, with the incident believed to have taken place near the Nasser hospital, a site of ongoing conflict.
The IDF stated that operations are ongoing in the areas of Khan Younis, specifically Al Amal and Al Qarara, where troops are actively targeting terrorists and conducting raids on terrorist infrastructure.
The Ministry of Health in Gaza has reported a staggering death toll of at least 32,623 people since the attacks began on October 7, with over 75,000 individuals wounded.
Israeli forces are also engaged in operations around Al-Shifa, Gaza's largest hospital complex, aiming to eliminate alleged terrorist presence in the area. Al-Shifa has been a focal point of the conflict, with Israel claiming that Hamas fighters are using civilian locations such as mosques and hospitals as shelters to evade Israeli strikes, a claim repeatedly denied by Hamas.
