IDF soldier killed in Gaza fighting named as Ariel Lubliner

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has released the name of a fallen soldier killed in southern Gaza. The soldier was identified as Staff Sgt. (Res.) Ariel Lubliner, 34, from Kiryat Bialik, a fighter with the 6036 Logistics Battalion, 36th Division. Ariel was tragically killed as a result of friendly fire. His family has been notified. Baruch Dayan HaEmet.