A harrowing attack in southern Gaza claimed the life of Master Sgt.
Abraham Azulay, 25, an Israeli combat-engineering reservist, as Hamas gunmen attempted to abduct him during a tunnel ambush.
Azulay was killed in the struggle, and militants tried to drag his body away before IDF forces intervened.
In a related move, Israel's military has intensified its ground offensive in northern Gaza, deploying the Givati Brigade and 99th Division near Beit Hanoun, aiming to dismantle Hamas tunnels.
IDF Chief Lt.
Gen.
Eyal Zamir said the operation—dubbed "Operation Gideon’s Chariots"—aims to set conditions favorable for a hostage swap.
The violence has slowed ceasefire progress, even as Israeli PM Netanyahu left Washington without a breakthrough.
Gaza's civil defense reports at least 22 more civilian deaths from Israeli strikes, worsening fuel shortages at Gaza City’s Al-Shifa Hospital.
As both sides hold firm, international pressure for a truce grows louder.
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