Gaza, June 21 2024 – Two Israeli soldiers were killed and three others seriously injured in an attack by Palestinian fighters in Gaza. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the information on Thursday, according to a report by the Times of Israel.

The soldiers were killed in a mortar attack in central Gaza. Both deceased were members of Israel's reserve forces. One of the victims was a police officer participating in a hostage rescue operation.

Hamas, the militant group, has claimed responsibility for the attack. The group stated that their target was an Israeli military position in the town of Zaytun.

Since the start of the ground operation in Gaza, a total of 314 Israeli soldiers have lost their lives.

This latest attack underscores the continued volatility and danger faced by both sides in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian fighters in Gaza. The situation remains tense as hostilities persist.