IDF says three more soldiers killed fighting in Gaza

The Israel Defense Forces have lost three more soldiers in battles with Hamas in the Gaza Strip, Report informs, citing the IDF press service.

Two soldiers were killed in the south of the Gaza Strip. Another soldier died during the fighting in the north of the strip. Since the start of the Israeli ground operation, over 220 Israeli troops have been killed. The total losses of the Israeli army since the escalation of the conflict have reached about 560 troops.

The situation in the Middle East sharply worsened after the infiltration of Hamas militants from the Gaza Strip into Israeli territory on October 7. The Palestinian militants killed residents of border settlements and captured more than 200 hostages, including children, women and the elderly.

The Israeli side responded by announcing the start of Operation Iron Swords, which continues to this day.