The number of Israeli soldiers killed since the start of the ground operation in Gaza has reached 252, Report informs via The Times of Israel newspaper.
The IDF announced the death of Sgt. First Class Lior Raviv, who was killed during Israel’s ongoing operation targeting Hamas in Gaza City’s Shifa Hospital.
The 21-year-old was from Rishon Lezion and was a fighter in the 932nd Battalion of the Nahal Brigade.
He is the 252nd soldier to lose his life fighting in the IDF’s war in Gaza against Hamas.