“Difficult and painful morning..”Israel Defense Minister Yoav Gallant

Israel Defense Minister Yoav Gallant expressed the morning's difficulty and pain after 21 IDF soldiers died in a blast that collapsed two buildings in Southern Gaza. The incident, possibly caused by an attack on an adjacent tank, occurred near the Kissufim border community during operations. The cause is under investigation, with 10 soldiers confirmed dead. Families of the remaining 11 soldiers have been notified. The military will release their names soon.