Three Israeli soldiers died in Gaza when their vehicle hit an explosive, escalating the conflict.

Three Israeli soldiers were killed in northern Gaza when their vehicle struck an explosive device, marking the deadliest attack on Israeli forces since the ceasefire with Hamas ended in March. The incident occurred in the Jabalya area, with the soldiers identified as Staff Sergeants Lior Steinberg, Ofek Barhana, and Omer Van Gelder, all in their early 20s. This follows a period of heightened tensions and conflict, with thousands of Palestinian deaths since the ceasefire's end.