In an additional incident, a soldier from the 931st Battalion, Nahal Brigade, was critically wounded during combat.
Before the operations began, the Israeli air force and IDF artillery units reportedly struck terror targets in the area, including a terrorist meeting point.
"Israeli communities near the Gaza Strip are coming back to life. Residents are returning, and as they do, our responsibility grows even greater—not less."
According to the allegations, in August, the suspects violently attacked and later abducted a Palestinian.
During these confrontations, soldiers raided a Hezbollah compound based on intelligence and indications of terrorist activity in the area.
Staff Sergeant Amit Friedman, 19, from Or Yehuda, was killed in Gaza. His funeral will include two flag displays honoring his memory.
Israel Air Force fighter jets struck targets in the area from which the projectiles were launched into the Nirim area on Friday.
At his funeral Tuesday night, held after the Jewish mourning day of Tisha B’Av, his father thanked the gathered for answering the family’s call.
He is survived by his wife, Rachel, eight children, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Tunnel shafts were also revealed to store weapons and explosives underneath residential areas.
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