Son of Former Israeli Army Chief Killed in Gaza; Prime Minister Netanyahu Mourns ‘True Hero’
In a tragic development, the son of Israel’s ex-army chief and current war cabinet minister, Gadi Eisenkot, has lost his life in the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Master Sergeant Gal Eisenkot, 25, succumbed to injuries sustained in a tunnel explosion in northern Gaza on Thursday, according to the military.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed profound sorrow, describing Gal as a “true hero.” Netanyahu affirmed a commitment to continue the fight until victory, emphasizing the sacrifice of the nation’s heroes.
Gadi Eisenkot, a 63-year-old retired general, learned of his son’s injuries while visiting the Israel Defense Forces’ Southern Command.
The tragic news resonated across political lines, with condolences pouring in from government officials and lawmakers.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid shared a poignant photo of father and son in military uniform, emphasizing their dedication to serving the nation.
The IDF also reported the death of another soldier, Sgt Maj Jonathan David Deitch, 34, in southern Gaza.
As the conflict unfolds, the toll on both sides is evident, with thousands of lives lost and significant damage. The situation remains complex, and the international community closely watches developments in the Israel-Gaza war. [Source: BBC]
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