More than 100 Israeli soldiers killed in ground operation in Gaza

The Israel Defense Forces announced the death of a reservist who was wounded last month during fighting in the Gaza Strip and succumbed to his wounds yesterday, bringing the toll of slain troops in the ground offensive against Hamas to 105, Report informs, citing The Times of Israel.

He is named Master Sgt. (res.) Tzvika Lavi, 30, of the 551st Brigade’s 699th Battalion, from Eli.

Lavi was wounded on November 20 in northern Gaza, according to the IDF.

The military says three more soldiers, including two reservists from the 7th Armored Brigade, were seriously wounded during fighting in southern Gaza yesterday.