Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:46pm on 13 Dec 2023,Wednesday International
Nine Israeli soldiers, including the esteemed Col. Itzhak Ben Basat and Lt. Col. Tomer Grinberg, were killed in a meticulously planned Hamas ambush in Gaza City. The incident occurred as IDF troops, engaged in searching Shejaiya, were attacked with gunfire and explosives. A subsequent rescue mission led to a protracted three-hour battle. While air support managed to save many, the loss of these officers, particularly Col. Ben Basat, marks a significant blow. The conflict's toll rises to 115 Israeli soldiers, with Israel reaffirming its commitment to pursue the war independently of US support. Meanwhile, separate incidents, including a Red Sea tanker targeted by speedboat gunfire and a looming public health disaster in Gaza, add to the complexities of the situation.
