Israeli Army Confirms Death of 401st Brigade Commander in Gaza


JERUSALEM: The Israeli army announced the death of Colonel Ihsan Daqsa, commander of the 401st Brigade, and reported that another officer was seriously injured in an incident in the Gaza Strip. The fatal attack occurred on Sunday evening, marking a significant loss for the Israeli military forces engaged in ongoing operations in the region.

According to Jordan News Agency, the Israeli Broadcasting Corporation (IBC) detailed that Colonel Daqsa’s tank, along with another tank, was struck by a bomb in the area of Jabalia. The explosion resulted in the death of the brigade commander and critically injured an additional officer. This incident raises the toll of high-ranking Israeli officers lost in the current conflict to six colonels.

Israeli media reports have underscored the significance of this loss, noting the strategic importance of the 401st Brigade within the Israeli army’s armored divisions. The brigade has been actively involved in operations within the Gaza Strip, a region that has seen escalated mili
tary actions in recent weeks.

The death of Colonel Daqsa is expected to have implications for ongoing military strategies and operations in the area. The Israeli army has yet to release further details on any immediate changes to their operational tactics following this incident.

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