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IDF says Sgt. Ben Avishay was killed fighting in Gaza, bringing army toll to 280
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Ben Avishay. (Courtesy)
The military announces the death of a soldier killed during fighting in the northern Gaza Strip today.
He is named as Sgt. Ben Avishay 20, of the Paratroopers Brigade’s signals company, from Nahariya.
His death brings the toll of slain troops during the IDF’s ground offensive against Hamas in Gaza and amid operations on the border to 280.
The death is not tied to the operation last night to recover the bodies of three hostages.
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