Five IDF Soldiers Fall in Gaza Fighting, Nation Mourns
Gaza – Five Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers were killed in combat in the northern gaza Strip, the military announced today, sparking national mourning.The fallen soldiers have been identified as Noam Musgadian,Moshe Noll,Asulin (full name not promptly released),Yedidya Buskowitz (wounded),and a fifth soldier whose name has been withheld pending family notification.
The soldiers were serving with the Netzah Yehuda battalion, a unit comprised largely of Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) soldiers, during a recent deployment in northern Gaza. The Netzah Yehuda Association highlighted the unit’s extensive experience in the area, noting both their operational successes and the heavy cost of fighting.
“They are among the most experienced ground forces in northern Gaza,” the association stated, adding that the unit has “paid a heavy price” in the ongoing conflict.
Details emerging from the battle indicate intense fighting during the evacuation of wounded soldiers. Yedidya Buskowitz, speaking from a hospital bed, reported heavy fire and expressed resilience, stating, “My friends were killed. I was hit by shrapnel. We will not break. Netzah Yehuda is a battalion of heroes.”
Across Israel, tributes poured in for the fallen. Haifa Mayor yona Yahav remembered Asulin as “a young man full of dreams who paused his life to defend his country.” In Beit Shemesh, Mayor Shmuel Greenberg described Moshe Noll as “a model of courage and devotion,” expressing the city’s shared grief with his family. Noam Musgadian’s brother, Roi, shared a poignant message online, describing his sibling as “a righteous and holy soul” who carried a spirit of duty beyond his years.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaking from Washington D.C., acknowledged the “difficult morning” and stated, “The peopel of Israel bow their heads and grieve for our fallen heroes, who gave their lives in the struggle to defeat Hamas and bring our hostages home.” Defense Minister Israel Katz echoed this sentiment, praising the soldiers’ bravery and sacrifice in protecting Israeli citizens and working towards the return of hostages.
The IDF has not yet released full details of the operation in which the soldiers were killed. This incident underscores the continued dangers faced by Israeli forces operating in Gaza.
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