The Israeli army reported the death of an officer, along with 16 soldiers injured, including 6 with serious injuries, during clashes in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip. Under the headline "Approved for Publication," Israeli media announced that the deceased officer is Captain Alon Kudriashov, from the "Egoz" unit of the Special Forces "Commando" formation. In the details of the "difficult battle," as described by Israeli media, "Hamas" targeted the unit's soldiers with an "R.P.G." projectile, which was fired at a building where the force was located, near Nasser Hospital, west of Khan Younis city.