Israel bombards Gaza City, army says four soldiers killed
Four soldiers from the Dekel Battalion were killed and eight wounded during a route-clearance operation in Rafah's Jenina neighborhood amid ongoing military confrontations.
- Four Soldiers from the Israel Defense Forces were killed and three wounded in Rafah when a Humvee struck an improvised explosive device during a route-clearance operation on September 18, 2025.
- The explosion occurred while a D9 armored bulldozer was clearing the road, with two Humvees following; one Humvee was hit, according to the IDF's initial investigation.
- The IDF described Jenina as the last active enclave where Hamas has been trying to lay traps, emphasizing ongoing military operations to dismantle their defenses.
- These fatalities are part of a broader conflict that has resulted in numerous casualties on both sides since the war began on October 7, 2023, involving Hamas and Israel.
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Israel bombards Gaza City, army says four soldiers killed
IDF names four soldiers killed in battle in the southern Gaza Strip
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