Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein responded to the incident in Gaza.
"On my behalf and on behalf of the Knesset, I send my condolences and condolences to the family of Lieutenant Colonel M., a courageous fighter who fell in the Gaza operation tonight, and wishes for a speedy recovery for the injured soldier. The hearts of all citizens of Israel are with southern residents and our forces are working at the Gaza border. We hope they will come hope in peace," he wrote.