Netanyahu on Khan Yunis disaster: "A sad and hard day"

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent his condolences today (Friday) to the families of the four soldiers killed in the building collapse in Khan Yunis.

Netanyahu said that:

"This is a sad and difficult day. On behalf of all citizens of Israel, my wife and I send heartfelt condolences to the families of our four heroic fighters who fell in Gaza in the battle to defeat Hamas and return our hostages, two of whose names have been cleared for publication: Staff Sergeant Yoav Rovar and Sergeant First Class (Reserves) Chen Gross. Our four fighters gave their lives for the security of us all. The entire people of Israel embrace the dear families in their heavy mourning. May the memory of our heroes be blessed and preserved in the heart of the nation."