During one of the heavy fire exchanges near Jebaliya in northern Gaza on Thursday morning, an IDF soldier was killed and another was severely wounded. The soldier received initial medical treatment on location and was evacuated to a hospital for further care. Both families have been notified.

In addition, the IAF attacked over 15 sites, including rocket-launching sites and squads, armed gunmen, and a smuggling tunnel, as well as targeted three senior members of the Hamas terrorist organization: