In the war-ravaged city of Khan Younis, southern Gaza, a booby-trapped building collapsed on a unit of Israeli soldiers during a military operation, leaving several troops trapped beneath the rubble.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday morning, when elite IDF forces entered the structure to investigate suspected Hamas tunnel infrastructure. #GazaResists #Burie
According to initial reports, the building had been rigged with explosives, triggering a massive blast that caused the structure to cave in. Four Israeli soldiers were confirmed dead, and five others were wounded—two of them critically.
Rescue efforts are ongoing, with military engineers working to clear debris and locate survivors.
The collapse marks one of the deadliest single incidents for Israeli ground forces in recent weeks, underscoring the growing risks of urban warfare in Gaza’s densely built terrain.
Military officials acknowledged the dangers but stated that such operations are sometimes unavoidable when searching for underground networks.
This tragedy comes amid escalating violence across the Strip, where airstrikes and ground assaults have intensified. Civilian casualties continue to mount, and humanitarian agencies warn of a deepening crisis.