Israeli Soldier Killed in North Gaza as IDF Death Toll Rises
The Israeli Defense Forces announced the death of Staff Sgt. Noam Israel Abdu, adding to the growing number of casualties since the escalation began last year.
- Staff Sgt. Noam Israel Abdu, 20, was killed during combat operations in the northern Gaza Strip.
- The IDF's total death toll has reached 730 soldiers since the conflict's escalation on October 7 last year.
- Of the total casualties, 348 soldiers have died since the ground operations in Gaza began on October 27.
- Another soldier was seriously wounded in the same incident that claimed Abdu's life.
- IDF operations continue in both Gaza and southern Lebanon amid ongoing military engagements.