With the world focusing intensely on Gaza, many likely do not know that Hezbollah rocket attacks sparked massive fires in northern Israel. Nearly 1,000 acres burned. Most of the region has been evacuated since Oct. 7th, so there are no known deaths due to the blazes, though many have been admitted to the hospital to treat smoke inhalation.
The IDF has announced the death of Warrant Officer (res.) Sebastian Haion, 51, a commander in the 401st Armored Brigade chiefโs forward command team, from Rosh Haโayin, who was killed fighting Hamas in Gaza. ืื"ื.
The IDF has announced the death of Staff Sgt. Matan Vinogradov, 20, of the Nahal Brigadeโs 932nd Battalion, from Jerusalem, who was killed fighting Hamas in Gaza. ืื"ื.
The IDF has announced the death of Sgt. First Class (res.) Michael Gal, 29, of the Bislamach Brigadeโs 450th Battalion, from Jerusalem who was killed fighting Hamas in Gaza. ืื"ื.
The IDF has announced the death of Maj. (res.) Amishar Ben David (43) from Eli, who was head of the Commando Brigade chiefโs forward command team. ืื"ื.
The IDF has announced the death of Staff Sgt. David Sasson, 21, of the Oketz canine unit, from Ganot Hadar, who was killed fighting Hamas in Gaza. ืื"ื.
The IDF has announced the death of Dennis Yekimov (33) who was killed yesterday while fighting Hamas in Gaza. ืื"ื.
The IDF has announced the deaths of 3 soldiers who were killed in a blast caused by a bomb used to booby trap a building in Gaza. They are: Dolev Malka (19), Afik Tery (19), and Inon Yitzhak (19). An additional 6 soldiers were seriously wounded in the incident. ืื"ื.
The IDF has announced the deaths of two soldiers who were killed fighting Hamas in Gaza: Iftah Shahar (25) and Itai Seif (24). ืื"ื.
The IDF has announced the death of Staff Sgt. Ido Eli Zrihen, 20, of the Givati Brigadeโs reconnaissance unit, from Jerusalem, who was killed fighting Hamas in Gaza this past weekend. ืื"ื.
