Israeli Army Reports Two Soldiers Killed in Gaza Helicopter Crash

The Israeli military reported on Wednesday that a helicopter crashed overnight in the Rafah area of southern Gaza, resulting in the deaths of two soldiers and injuring seven others.

According to an initial investigation, the crash was not due to enemy fire. “Two IDF (Israeli Defense Forces) soldiers were killed as a result of the crash,” the military stated, also confirming that the injured soldiers had been transported to the hospital for medical care.