Israeli Soldier Killed in Operational Accident Northern Gaza

The Israeli military confirmed the death of Sergeant Yair Eliyahu, a 19-year-old combat engineering soldier from the Northern Brigade, in northern Gaza during a combat-related operational accident involving an excavator. His death brings the total number of Israeli military personnel killed since the onset of the war on Gaza in October 2023 to over 882, with hundreds more wounded. The incident occurred amid ongoing intense fighting and Israeli bombardments in Gaza, particularly in northern Khan Yunis, where Palestinian resistance forces have been actively confronting Israeli ground operations. Since October 7, 2023, the Israeli military campaign has resulted in more than 57,100 Palestinian deaths, mostly women and children, with widespread destruction and displacement across Gaza. International bodies like the International Criminal Court and the International Court of Justice have pursued legal action against Israeli officials for war crimes and genocide related to the conflict. Despite global calls for a ceasefire, the conflict continues with heavy casualties on both sides and deteriorating humanitarian conditions in Gaza.