Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked responded to the incident in Gaza in which an IDF officer was killed.
"The entire State of Israel was saddened by the fall in battle of Lt. Col. M., a heroic and courageous fighter who was an example of a generation of youth and fighters.
"IDF soldiers will continue their determined actions to protect the citizens of Israel from those who seek our harm. I wish a speedy recovery for the wounded soldier."