Defense Min. on Rafah tragedy: 'The pain is immense'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said, "It is with great sorrow that I received the tragic news of eight soldiers who fell during combat in Rafah." "The pain that comes with such loss is immense. My heart and my thoughts are with the families and loved ones of the fallen. I stand with the entire nation of Israel in remembering and honoring the heroes who fell while defending their people and their homeland. "May their memory be a blessing."