Two Israeli Reserve Soldiers Killed In Gaza By Hamas Mortar Fire

By FrumNews.com 

The IDF announced that two soldiers were killed in action while battling Hamas Terrorists in Central Gaza. The IDF stated they were killed by Hamas mortar fire on Thursday.

The Kedoshim were identified as Sergeant First Class (Res.) Omer Smadga, HY”D, from Ganot Hadar and Sergeant First Class (Res.) Saadia Yaakov Dery, HY”D, from Tel Aviv.

They were 25 and 27 years old, respectively, and were part of the 9203rd Battalion, of the 3rd “Alexandroni” Reserve Brigade.

The IDF noted that three soldiers had been severely wounded in the same incident and were transferred to Israeli hospitals for further medical treatment.

Omer is the son of Oren Smadga, the head coach of the Israel men’s judo team and a former Olympic medalist. Smadga is currently scheduled to go next month with the men’s judo team to the Olympics in Paris.

Hashem Yikom Damam

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Earlier that day, Israeli aircraft conducted a precise and targeted strike to eliminate a senior Hamas terrorist, who infiltrated Israel and took part on Oct 7th and killed two Netzach Yehuda IDF soldiers in Gaza.

He was eliminated on Thursday in northern Gaza after an extensive search.