2 more Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza ground assault, death toll rises to 51

By Anadolu staff

ISTANBUL (AA) – The Israeli army said Thursday that two more soldiers were killed in fighting in the northern Gaza Strip, bringing the death toll in the ongoing ground offensive to 51 since Oct. 27.

A military statement said the two dead soldiers served in the 401st Brigade of the Armored Corps.

The army said another two soldiers were seriously injured in clashes in northern Gaza.

Israel said at least 51 soldiers have been killed since the army expanded its ground operation in the Gaza Strip on Oct. 27.

Israel has launched relentless air and ground attacks on the Gaza Strip since a cross-border attack by Hamas on Oct. 7.

At least 11,500 Palestinians have been killed, including around 7,900 women and children, and over 29,800 others have been injured, according to the latest figures from Palestinian authorities.

Thousands of buildings, including hospitals, mosques and churches, have been damaged or destroyed in the Israeli offensive.

The Israeli death toll, meanwhile, stands at 1,200, according to official figures.