A rocket attack by Hamas fighters has claimed the lives of three Israeli soldiers and left 11 others injured in the Gaza Strip. The Israeli military confirmed that the attack occurred in the Karm Shalom area, where three soldiers were killed, including Sergeant Reven Mark Mordochai and Sergeant Ido Teshera, both from the Givati Brigade.
The three soldiers who died were part of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and were stationed in the Gaza Strip during the ongoing operation. The IDF reported that 11 soldiers were injured, with three of them in critical condition, raising concerns about potential fatalities. The attack involved the firing of over 10 rockets from the Rafah area in southern Gaza, targeting Israeli military positions near the border.
Hamas claimed responsibility for the attack, stating that it launched a barrage of rockets at an Israeli military convoy near the border, targeting soldiers who were transporting weapons and ammunition for the ongoing operation in Rafah. The majority of the rockets hit areas where Israeli soldiers were stationed, highlighting the escalating tensions in the region.