Released for Publication: Two Soldiers Seriously Injured in the Gaza Strip

**Officer and Soldier Seriously Injured in Khan Younis Clash with Terrorists**

The IDF reported that an armored officer and a soldier from the 82nd Battalion of the 7th Armored Brigade ("Saar Magolan") were seriously injured earlier today during the fighting in southern Gaza. The IDF has noted that the soldiers were evacuated for medical care and their families have been updated.

They were severely injured in a confrontation with Hamas operatives in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, according to the IDF. The two were transported to hospitals for treatment following the incident.

The news comes as Israeli Forces Advance into Southern Gaza.

Israeli tanks have moved further into Khan Younis, prompting increased evacuations from central and southern Gaza. The IDF reported that the officer and soldier sustained serious injuries during the ongoing clashes.