Afghanistan, June 25 -- Seven Israeli soldiers were killed in a Gaza explosion, raising tensions and increasing fears of further violence in the region.
The Israeli army announced on Wednesday, June 25, that seven of its soldiers were killed during an operation in Khan Yunis, located in the southern Gaza Strip.
According to Reuters, these soldiers died when a mine exploded under an Israeli security vehicle in southern Gaza the previous day.
The army also confirmed that one other soldier was injured in a separate incident but has not released further details. Israeli media outlets, including The Jerusalem Post, reported that the explosion occurred while troops were engaged in an anti-Hamas operation.
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