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Wednesday, June 4, 2025
From the Liveblog of
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
IDF reservist killed in north Gaza fighting yesterday
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Master Sgt. (res.) Alon Farkas, killed in Gaza on June 3, 2025 (IDF)
An IDF reservist was killed during fighting in the northern Gaza Strip yesterday, the military announces.
The slain soldier is named as Master Sgt. (res.) Alon Farkas, 27, of the 646th Reserve Paratroopers Brigade’s 6646th Battalion, from Kabri.
Another reservist of the battalion was seriously wounded in the same incident, the military adds.
According to an initial IDF probe, Farkas was killed and the other soldier was wounded by gunfire during operations in Gaza City’s Shejaiya neighborhood.
A Palestinian gunman opened fire on the forces with an assault rifle, before managing to flee.
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