Major (res.) Dan Wajdenbaum, fell in battle in Gaza, the IDF said Saturday evening
Wajdenbaum, age 24, from Ra'anana, fought in Battalion 5037 of the Yiftah Brigade, and fell Friday in battle in central Gaza.
His family has been notified.
Also on Saturday evening, the IDF announced at a reserve officer from Battalion 7155 of the 55th Paratroopers Brigade was severely injured on Friday while fighting in southern Gaza.
In addition, a reservist from Brigade 646 and an officer from the engineering battalion 605, Brigade 188, were severely injured on Thursday in the various battles in central Gaza.
The injured soldiers have been evacuated for medical treatment, and their families have been notified.