Jerusalem, 24 July, 2025 (TPS-IL) — An IDF (Israel Defense Forces) armored combat soldier from the 71st Battalion, of the 188th “Barak Formation” Brigade was seriously wounded yesterday in a battle in the southern Gaza Strip.

The fighter was taken to a hospital for medical treatment, and his family has been notified.

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