Soldier killed in fighting in northern Gaza, taking ground op toll to 398

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

Staff Sgt. Ido Samiach (Courtesy)
Staff Sgt. Ido Samiach (Courtesy)

An IDF soldier was killed during fighting in the northern Gaza Strip earlier today, the military announces.

The slain soldier is named as Staff Sgt. Ido Samiach, 20, a team sergeant in the Nahal Brigade’s reconnaissance unit, from Ganei Tikva.

His death takes Israel’s toll in the ground offensive against Hamas in Gaza and in military operations along the border with the Strip to 398.

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