Sgt. First Class (res.) Ariel Lubliner Likely Killed by Friendly Fire in Southern Gaza Combat

Sgt. First Class (res.) Ariel Lubliner likely killed by friendly fire in southern Gaza combat

The IDF added that Lubliner was likely killed due to friendly fire, and that the incident is being investigated.

Israeli reservist Ariel Lubliner killed in friendly fire incident in Gaza, IDF announces

Lubliner is the 900th Israeli soldier confirmed killed in the Gaza war, which began on October 7, 2023. Since Israel broke the cease-fire with Hamas on March 18, 49 soldiers have been killed in Gaza, along with a Border Police officer and Defense Ministry contractor

HY'D: Sergeant First Class (Res.) Ariel Lubliner Fell in Battle in Gaza

A preliminary investigation indicated that the incident was a case of friendly fire that occurred on Friday night around 10:00 p.m.