Two 'Israeli' soldiers injured in Gaza blast

• Israeli Occupation Forces reports two reserve soldiers injured by explosive device in southern Gaza Strip
• Gaza Health Ministry records new martyrs, injuries, and deaths linked to building collapses

The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) announced on Saturday that two of its soldiers were injured during military operations in the southern Gaza Strip.

In a brief statement, the IOF said the injuries involved two reserve soldiers and were caused by the explosion of an improvised explosive device during activity in the area. No further details were provided on their condition or the circumstances of the blast.

Gaza health update

In a separate development, the Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip reported that three martyrs arrived at Gaza hospitals over the past 48 hours. The ministry said two were newly killed as a result of recent field developments, while one body was recovered from rubble. Medical teams also recorded 16 injuries of varying severity during the same period.

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Deaths linked to weather conditions

The ministry also warned of additional fatalities linked to severe weather conditions affecting the Gaza Strip. According to its report, building collapses caused by extreme cold and the impact of a strong weather system have led to the deaths of ten people, adding to the ongoing humanitarian toll.

Cumulative figures since ceasefire

Official data from the Gaza Health Ministry show that since the ceasefire came into effect on October 11, 2025, the total number of martyrs has reached 386, with 1,018 injuries recorded. Emergency and civil defense teams have also carried out 628 recovery operations to retrieve bodies from various locations across the Gaza Strip.