HY’D: An IDF reservist fell in battle in Rafah in southern Gaza on Monday, the IDF announced on Tuesday morning.

He was identified as Sgt. Maj. (res.) Vladimir Loza, H�yd, 36, from Ashkelon.

According to an initial IDF investigation, Loza, H�yd, and his fellow soldiers were searching a suspicious building when an explosive device detonated.