
The IDF Spokesperson cleared for publication on Wednesday that Staff Sergeant Noam Yosef Abu, aged 20 from Dimona, a soldier in the Nahal Brigade, fell in battle in the northern Gaza Strip. The number of IDF soldiers who have fallen since the commencement of the ground operation stands at 34.
In addition, two soldiers from the 7107th Battalion, a soldier from the 198th Battalion, and a soldier from the 196th Battalion were severely wounded in various battles in the northern Gaza Strip during the day.
Earlier on Wednesday, it was announced that Sergeant Major Yonatan Hatzor, age 22 from Katzir, and Sergeant Major (res.) Yaacov Ozeri, 28, from Kfar Shamai, fell in battle in northern Gaza, the IDF announced. Hatzor fought in the IDF's Shaldag unit, and Ozeri fought in the 52nd Battalion of the 401st Armored Brigade.
In addition, it was cleared for publication on Wednesday that the Kiryat Shmona resident who was killed on Monday by an anti-tank missile was Meir Moyal, aged 55. Moyal was leaving an IDF post where he had delivered water and was hit by the missile.
The official announcement released by the Kiryat Shmona municipality stated: "Meir Moyal served many years on the Lebanese border and Mount Dov. He was killed two days ago on the northern border while working on a task for the country and the Israel Defense Forces. He was 55 years old at the time of his death."