Vehicles Carrying Israeli Troops Explode Midway in Gaza: 8 Soldiers Killed
In one of the deadliest incidents in recent months, eight Israeli soldiers were killed on Saturday after Hamas fighters launched a sophisticated ambush in the Tal as-Sultan district of Rafah, southern Gaza. This attack marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, underscoring the fierce resistance faced by Israeli forces as they continue their ground invasion of the region. According to the Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, the ambush involved firing Yassin-105 rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) at a D9 military bulldozer. This initial strike resulted in the deaths and injuries of multiple Israeli soldiers. The attack was part of a larger, coordinated effort that also targeted a subsequent rescue force vehicle, leading to its destruction and the loss of all occupants. Israeli military spokesperson Daniel Hagari confirmed the incident, stating that the soldiers “fell during operational activity in southern Gaza.” He emphasized that an investigatio...
