The Israeli army: A commander in the Golani Brigade killed and two other soldiers and a tank commander were seriously injured in the Gaza Strip

The Israeli army announced, Friday morning, the death of one of its officers in battles in southern Gaza Strip.

The Israeli army confirmed that officer “Rai Biran,” a commander in the Golani Reconnaissance Unit, during fighting in the southern Gaza Strip.

For its part, Israeli Army Radio reported that 890 Israeli soldiers have been killed since the beginning of the war, including 448 killed in the Gaza Strip since the start of the ground operation.

The Israeli Army Radio added that 40 of them were killed in the fighting since the resumption of fighting after the last ceasefire in March 2025.

Two Israeli soldiers were injured on Friday when an anti-tank missile was fired at a tank in the northern Gaza Strip.

Israeli Army Radio reported, “Two soldiers were lightly and moderately wounded by an anti-tank missile fired at a tank in the northern Gaza Strip” with no further details.

The Israeli army announced on Friday that a tank commander was seriously injured during a clash with Palestinian fighters in the northern Gaza Strip.

“A tank commander in the 82nd Battalion of the Sa’ar Golan Division was injured during a clash in the northern Gaza Strip,” the Israeli army said in a statement.

The Israeli army said the injured soldier was evacuated to the hospital for treatment, and his family was informed.

According to Israeli Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper, since the end of the last ceasefire in March, 41 Israeli soldiers have been killed in the Gaza Strip, bringing the total since the start of the war to 890 dead, including 448 during ground operations.

These figures are based on statistics compiled by Israeli newspapers based on data issued by the Israeli Ministry of Defense and the army.

Israel often doesn’t reveal the true number of its war victims, citing “national security”.