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IDF Confirms Deaths of Two Soldiers in Gaza Combat

6/18/2025

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In a tragic escalation of conflict, the IDF confirmed the deaths of Staff Sergeant Naveh Leshem, 20, and Captain Tal Movshovitz, 28, during fierce combat in southern Gaza. Their sacrifice adds to the heartbreaking toll of 870 Israeli security personnel lost since Hamas's attack on October 7, 2023, with 20 fatalities occurring since mid-March.

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In a tragic escalation of conflict, the IDF confirmed the deaths of Staff Sergeant Naveh Leshem, 20, and Captain Tal Movshovitz, 28, during fierce combat in southern Gaza. Their sacrifice adds to the heartbreaking toll of 870 Israeli security personnel lost since Hamas's attack on October 7, 2023, with 20 fatalities occurring since mid-March.