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16 IDF soldiers operating in Gaza hospitalized with heatstroke

By Emanuel Fabian 27 July 2025, 7:56 pm
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Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, in a handout cleared for publication on July 4, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)
IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, in a handout cleared for publication on July 4, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)

Sixteen IDF soldiers were hospitalized earlier today due to suspected heatstroke during operations in the southern Gaza Strip, the military says.

One of the soldiers is listed in moderate condition, while the others are lightly hurt.

Temperatures hit 36°C (96.8°F) in the Gaza area today.

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