IDF announces the death of soldier in Gaza fighting, bring ground op toll to 87

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

Sgt. First Class (res.) Maor Gershoni, 24, killed in fighting in the Gaza Strip on December 6, 2023 (Courtesy)
Sgt. First Class (res.) Maor Gershoni, 24, killed in fighting in the Gaza Strip on December 6, 2023 (Courtesy)

The IDF announces the death of a soldier killed during fighting in the northern Gaza Strip yesterday, bringing the toll of the ground offensive against Hamas to 87.

He is named as Sgt. First Class (res.) Maor Gershoni, 24, of the 6th Brigade’s 8173rd Battalion, from Yokne’am Illit.

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