IDF probe of incident in which four soldiers killed reveals military remains uncertain of cause

The IDF on Monday night released its initial probe into the deaths of four soldiers in Khan Yunis on Friday when an improvised explosive device (IED) was detonated, causing the building they were in to collapse on them.

Several other soldiers were also wounded in the incident, one of the worst in several months, though there were worse incidents earlier in the war.

According to the initial probe, the IDF assessed three nearby buildings for potential use in promoting their attack in the area.

Two of the buildings were viewed as too suspicious and less useful, such that the air force destroyed them.

The IDF said there was something suspicious about the third building, but it was less suspect than the others and its position was viewed as more important for managing the continued attack.

Footage saw no traces of a potential IED

The commander of the forces on the ground viewed the footage and saw no traces of a potential IED.

Next, the soldiers also opened fire on the various floors.

Finally, they entered the first floor and found it not dangerous.

However, when they proceeded to the second floor, they found suspicious signs.

The commander of the group called the group back to the stairwell, pending a further check of the second floor.

While they were waiting for further checks to be carried out, the IED was set off, killing the four soldiers in the stairwell and wounding others.

The IDF said it was still waiting to learn more facts from the soldiers involved once they are awake and sufficiently recovered from their wounds.