Two IDF Reservists Killed in Gaza Drone Explosion
- Two Israeli reservists were killed Thursday when an IDF drone malfunctioned, crashed inside their military outpost in the northern Gaza Strip, and exploded as they approached the site.
- The 16th Brigade had been operating in the northern Gaza Strip since September 10, conducting drone operations near Beit Hanoun when the incident occurred.
- 99th Division Chief Brig.-Gen. Tzuri described the deceased as "excellent soldiers," noting they had successfully completed one drone operation before the second crashed within their outpost.
- Both soldiers were evacuated by helicopter to Barzilai Medical Center in Ashkelon, where they were pronounced dead; the military opened an investigation examining potential communications interference.
- Pending investigation findings, the IDF suspended use of the drone model involved in the explosion. According to IDF figures, 970 Israeli soldiers have been killed since the war began.
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IDF suspends use of attack drones following deadly incident in Gaza
The commander of the IDF Ground Forces ordered a 48-hour suspension of the military's use of attack drones on Friday, as a precaution following the incident in the northern Gaza Strip in which two reservists were killed when an Israeli explosive drone detonated. At the end of the 48-hour period, a new assessment will be […] The post IDF suspends use of attack drones following deadly incident in Gaza appeared first on www.israelhayom.com.
Two IDF Reservists Killed in Gaza in Apparent Drone Malfunction
JERUSALEM (VINnews) — BDE: Two IDF reservists were killed Thursday in an apparent operational accident involving an IDF drone in the northern Gaza Strip, the military announced Friday. Join our WhatsApp group Subscribe to our Daily Roundup Email The fallen soldiers were Master Sgt. (res.) Ofek Moalem, 23, of Jerusalem, and Master Sgt. (res.) Nadav […]
The Israeli army announced on Friday the death of two of its soldiers the day before in Gaza. They were killed in the accidental explosion of an IDF drone. - Gaza: two Israeli soldiers killed by the accidental explosion of a drone (International).
Israeli army opens investigation, temporarily suspends operation of drone type involved in incident
The Israeli army announced Friday the death of two soldiers, killed a day before in Gaza. According to a military officer, they lost their lives as a result of the accidental explosion of an Israeli drone, reports AFP.
The two men, some 20 years old, died on Thursday, after being "close to the aircraft," according to a military official.
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