The IDF has announced the deaths of two soldiers of the Commando Brigade during fighting in the northern Gaza Strip yesterday.

They are:

• Maj. Isachar Natan hy”d, 28, from Kiryat Malachi.
• Staff Sgt. Itay Shoham hy”d, 21, from Rosh Haayin.

Their deaths bring the toll of slain soldiers in Israel’s ground offensive in Gaza to 44.

Meanwhile, a soldier of the Oketz canine unit was seriously wounded during fighting in Gaza yesterday.

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