Israeli Black Hawk Crash Kills Two in Rafah

An Israeli UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed in Rafah, Gaza while conducting a medical evacuation, resulting in the deaths of Warrant Officer Tom Ish-Shalom and Sgt. Maj. Daniel Alloush, and injuring eight others. The helicopter, part of the 123rd Squadron, was evacuating a severely wounded combat engineer when it impacted the ground during landing. Initial investigations indicate no enemy fire was involved, and an IAF probe has been launched to determine the exact cause. Rescuers, including the Kedem Battalion, faced complex challenges extracting survivors. The crash has deeply affected the communities of the fallen soldiers, who were remembered as devoted family men and dedicated soldiers.