The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has reported the loss of two additional soldiers in its ongoing conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
This brings the total number of IDF casualties since the commencement of the ground invasion of Gaza on October 27 to 86.
The fallen soldiers have been identified as Staff Sgt Amit Bonzel (22) from the reconnaissance unit of the Paratroopers Brigade and Staff Sgt Alemnew Emmanuel Feleke (22) from the elite commando brigade of the IDF's Duvdevan unit.
Sgt Bonzel lost his life in action on Wednesday, while Sgt Emmanuel Feleke, who sustained serious injuries during a skirmish in South Gaza on December 5, succumbed to his injuries on the same day.
The IDF has also reported that two more soldiers are currently in serious condition as a result of the ongoing conflict.
(With Agency Inputs)
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