7 Israeli Soldiers Wounded by Gaza Roadside Bombing

Seven Israeli Defense Forces soldiers were wounded when their heavily armored “Namer” personnel carrier detonated an improvised explosive device in Gaza City's Zeitoun neighborhood, with one soldier moderately injured and six lightly wounded. The attack, carried out by Palestinian resistance fighters, highlights growing capabilities amid ongoing heavy ground battles in Gaza. All injured soldiers were evacuated for medical treatment, with five of the lightly wounded already released from hospitals. Meanwhile, Israel is preparing residents in northern Gaza for a major upcoming military operation dubbed “Gideon's Chariots II,” urging evacuations south despite Hamas discouraging civilians from leaving and the severe humanitarian crisis worsening due to minimal access to water and sanitation. Humanitarian aid deliveries continue amid suspended ceasefires, and Israel’s security cabinet is set to review Gaza operations soon. The situation underscores the intensifying conflict and mounting civilian hardships in Gaza.