The Israeli military has reported significant casualties, revealing that seven soldiers lost their lives due to an explosive device in Gaza, marking the highest single incident toll since the cease-fire collapse.
Seven Israeli Soldiers Killed in Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict
Seven Israeli Soldiers Killed in Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict
Tensions Rise in Gaza as Military Casualties Mount Following Deadly Attack
June 25, 2025 - The Israeli military confirmed early Wednesday that seven of its soldiers were killed in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis the previous day, as they were engaged in locating and destroying tunnels. This incident marks the deadliest for the Israeli military since a cease-fire with Hamas fell apart in March, amid escalating tensions following the Israel-Iran conflict that has captured global headlines.
Brigadier General Effie Defrin, the military's spokesperson, described the soldiers as members of a combat engineering battalion who were targeted by an explosive device. "This is a difficult and painful morning for all of the people of Israel," he stated, emphasizing the complexity of the ongoing conflict.
The military arm of Hamas, the Qassam Brigades, claimed responsibility for the attack via a post on Telegram, though it’s been uncertain if this was directly related to the seven troops killed. The escalation in Gaza can be traced back to a horrific attack by Hamas on Israel on October 7, 2023, during which approximately 1,200 Israelis died and around 250 others were taken captive. The ongoing Israeli military response has resulted in devastating consequences, with Palestinian health officials reporting over 50,000 fatalities in Gaza since the outbreak of hostilities.
Brigadier General Effie Defrin, the military's spokesperson, described the soldiers as members of a combat engineering battalion who were targeted by an explosive device. "This is a difficult and painful morning for all of the people of Israel," he stated, emphasizing the complexity of the ongoing conflict.
The military arm of Hamas, the Qassam Brigades, claimed responsibility for the attack via a post on Telegram, though it’s been uncertain if this was directly related to the seven troops killed. The escalation in Gaza can be traced back to a horrific attack by Hamas on Israel on October 7, 2023, during which approximately 1,200 Israelis died and around 250 others were taken captive. The ongoing Israeli military response has resulted in devastating consequences, with Palestinian health officials reporting over 50,000 fatalities in Gaza since the outbreak of hostilities.
