From IDF soldier killed in so-called friendly fire incident in south Gaza
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Staff Sgt. Ofri Yafe, 21, killed by 'friendly fire' in south Gaza on February 18, 2026 (Israel Defense Forces)
An IDF soldier was killed in an incident of “friendly fire” in the southern Gaza Strip overnight, the military announces.
The soldier is named as Staff Sgt. Ofri Yafe, 21, of the Paratroopers Brigade’s Reconnaissance Unit, from HaYogev.
The military says the circumstances under which the soldier was hit by gunfire from other Israeli forces is under further investigation.
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