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Israeli soldier dies in southern Gaza as 'friendly fire' suspected
Staff Sergeant Ofri Yafe was mistakenly shot by another IDF sniper during a Khan Younes patrol; the IDF has launched an immediate investigation into the incident.
- The IDF said Staff Sergeant Ofri Yafe, 21, from HaYogev, fell during combat in the southern Gaza Strip overnight into Wednesday, suspected of friendly fire, and an investigation is underway.
- During a routine patrol around Khan Younes, an IDF sniper position mistakenly fired on two IDF units operating nearby without informing the second position.
- According to preliminary reports, Yaffe was critically wounded and later pronounced dead while evacuated, and the IDF cleared his name for publication on Tuesday.
- The death brings Israeli fatalities in Gaza to five since the October 10 ceasefire, while Moshav HaYogev and Yaffe's family mourn the loss and pledge support.
- Placed in the Yellow Line during Paratroopers Brigade clearing operations, two IDF units mistakenly identified each other as hostile during efforts to dismantle terrorist infrastructure.
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IDF soldier killed in friendly fire incident in southern Gaza
Staff Sgt. Ofri Yafe, 21, a fighter in the Paratroopers Reconnaissance Unit from Hayogev, was killed Wednesday in Khan Younis, marking the fifth Israeli military death since the Oct. 10 ceasefire and the 925th since the Oct. 7 attack.
The Israeli army announced on Wednesday that one of its soldiers was killed in a clash in southern Gaza. However, a source said the death appeared to be due to “friendly fire.” The army stated, “Senior Sergeant Ofri Yafe, 21, from HaYogev, serving in the Parachute Reconnaissance Unit, lost his life during a clash in southern Gaza Strip.” A security source speaking to AFP said the soldier “appears to have been killed by friendly fire.” […] The ar…
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