Hamas ambush leaves one “Israeli” soldier killed, four seriously wounded

An “Israeli” soldier was killed and several others were wounded by an explosive device during military operations in Gaza City this morning – per a statement by the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF).

He is identified as Sgt. First Class (reserve) Evyatar Atuar, 24 years old, of the Jerusalem Brigade’s 6310th Battalion.

The soldiers reached a building and began to search it. As four soldiers from the force entered the structure, an explosive device planted on the outer wall of the building exploded – according to the IOF’s probe quoted by “The Times of Israel”.

At least four other soldiers were seriously wounded, and another three were moderately hurt.

Hamas fighters set up a camera at the building and then detonated the explosive device as the soldiers entered the building – the IOF's officials believe.