430 Israeli Soldiers Killed in Gaza Ground Offensive Amid Rising Conflict

An Israeli soldier, Sergeant First Class Noam Shemesh, was killed in southern Gaza clashes, raising the total Israeli military deaths in the Gaza ground offensive to 430, according to The Times of Israel. Shemesh died from an RPG attack in Khan Yunis. The casualties also include police officers and civilian contractors. The conflict started after Hamas attacked southern Israel on October 7, 2023. Israel now considers the Iran nuclear sites a secondary priority amid ongoing missile strikes from Iran.