Two Reserve Soldiers Killed in Gaza Drone Incident
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Sunday morning the deaths of two reserve soldiers in the Gaza Strip on Saturday. The fallen soldiers were identified as First Sergeant Nadav Kali, 24, from Har Halutz, and First Sergeant Ofek Melem, 23, from Jerusalem.
According to the military spokesperson, both soldiers were killed in an operational incident when a military drone exploded inside a military post in the northern Gaza Strip. The exact circumstances of the explosion are under investigation.
In response to the incident, the IDF has temporarily suspended the use of drones capable of dropping munitions or exploding on impact. This measure will remain in effect until an initial investigation into the explosion is completed.