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The Israeli military is reeling after seven soldiers were killed in a devastating explosion in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, when their armored combat engineering vehicle was struck by an explosive device on Tuesday.
According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the blast ignited the vehicle, and despite rescue efforts, all soldiers inside perished.
🔥 What Happened?
- The soldiers were part of the 605th Combat Engineering Battalion, operating in a volatile zone.
- A Palestinian militant reportedly planted the explosive on the vehicle as it moved through the area.
- Hamas’s Al-Qassam Brigades claimed responsibility, saying they ambushed Israeli troops using missiles and machine guns.
This marks one of the deadliest single incidents for Israeli forces in Gaza in recent months.
🧠 Why It Matters
The attack comes amid a grinding, months-long war that has already claimed the lives of over 860 Israeli soldiers and more than 56,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.
The blast has reignited public grief and debate in Israel, with President Isaac Herzog calling the loss “unbearable” and Defense Minister Israel Katz praising the soldiers for their “heroic mission”.
💬 Is this a turning point in the Gaza conflict—or just another tragic chapter? Let’s talk.
