IDF announces deaths of two reservist soldiers

The Israel Defense Forces announced the deaths of two reservists who were killed during fighting in Gaza on Tuesday, bringing the toll of slain troops in the ground offensive against Hamas to 192, Report informs, citing The Times of Israel.

They are: Master Sgt. (res.) Zechariah Pesach Haber, 32, of the 14th Armored Brigade’s 87th Battalion, from Jerusalem; Sgt. Maj. (res.) Yair Katz, 34, also of the 14th Armored Brigade’s 87th Battalion, from Holon.

Both were killed fighting in northern Gaza, the IDF says.

The military said two other reservists were seriously injured, one during fighting in northern Gaza, and the second in a Gaza border area in Israel.