Hamas kills 1 Israeli soldier, 3 others critically injured in Gaza battle

Admin I Tuesday, December 30, 2024

 

GAZA, Palestine – The Israeli Defence Forces, IDF has announced the death of one soldier while three others are critically injured in battle with Hamas in Northern Gaza.

The IDF gave the name of dead soldier as Sergeant Uriel Peretz, aged 23, from Betar Illit. He is a soldier in the Netzah Yehuda Battalion (97), Kfir Brigade.

In a statement, IDF Spokesman, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said Peretz fell during combat in the northern Gaza Strip.

He added that in the incident in which Sergeant Uriel Peretz fell, three additional soldiers of the Netzah Yehuda Battalion Kfir Brigade were severely injured.

He said the soldiers were evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment and their families notified.

Meanwhile, the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi visited the Sheba Hospital’s “Returning to Life” Rehabilitation Center yesterday (Sunday), where he met with IDF soldiers and security personnel who were injured in combat in different arenas.

LTG Halevi expressed his appreciation to the medical staff for their life-saving work and lit the fifth candle of Hanukkah with the injured personnel and their families.

He told the soldiers:

“I often visit the forces in the field, and I know how much stronger our soldiers feel when they hear of your strength and heroism. Know that the valor you exhibit here makes all of us—the entire IDF—more determined to achieve the objectives of this war.

“I salute each and every one of you, from all brigades, corps, and positions. You are all heroes because you were present, you are all heroes because you acted, and you are all heroes because you are on a courageous journey to heal and recover.”