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IDF announces 2 more soldier deaths, bringing ground op toll to 80
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
The Israel Defense Forces announces the deaths of two more soldiers killed during fighting in the Gaza Strip, bringing the toll of the ground operation to 80.
They are:
Cpt. Yahel Gazit, 24, a deputy company commander in the 188th Armored Brigade’s 53rd Battalion, from Rakefet.
Master Sgt. (res.) Gil Daniels, 34, of the 261st Brigade’s 6261 Battalion, from Ashdod.