At least 31 Israeli soldiers have died from friendly fire during ongoing military operations in Gaza. Since the ground offensive began in October 2023, 440 Israeli soldiers have been killed, including 72 in operational accidents. The overall conflict has resulted in 882 Israeli soldier deaths and over 6,000 injuries. Meanwhile, settler attacks and territorial expansion in the West Bank have surged by nearly 40% since Prime Minister Netanyahu's 2022 government took office, intensifying tensions in the region.