Israel at War: Day 109
Event Timeline
09:00
The IDF has released the names of seven additional Israeli soldiers killed on January 22 during the fighting in the Gaza Strip.
Reserve Sergeant Major Ahmad Abu Latif, 26, from Rahat, a member of the 8208th Battalion in the 261st Brigade, was killed in action in the southern Gaza Strip.
Reserve Captain Nir Binyamin, 29, from Givatayim, an officer in the 8208th Battalion of the 261st Brigade, was killed in action in the southern Gaza Strip.
Reserve Sergeant Major Elkana Wiesel, 35, from Bnei Dekalim, a member of the 8208th Battalion in the 261st Brigade, was killed in action in the southern Gaza Strip.
Reserve Petty Officer Israel Sokol, 24, from Karnei Shomron, a member of the 8208th Battalion in the 261st Brigade, was killed in action in the southern Gaza Strip.
Reserve Captain Ariel Mordechai Wolfsthal, 28, from Elazar, an officer of the 9206th Battalion in the 205th Brigade, fell in action in the southern Gaza Strip.
Reserve Petty Officer Sagi Idan, 24, from Rosh HaAyin, a member of the 8208th Battalion in the 261st Brigade, was killed in action in the southern Gaza Strip.
Reserve Sergeant Major Mark Kononovich, 35, from Herzliya, a member of the 8208th Battalion in the 261st Brigade, fell in battle in the southern Gaza Strip.
In northern Israel, specifically in the villages of Arab al-Aramshe, Eilon, Goren, and Idmit (Upper Galilee), the "Tzeva Adom" alarm was sounded. Missile launches from Lebanese territory have been detected. This marks the first shelling from Lebanon today.
Sources in Gaza reported casualties among the population due to Israeli military shelling of targets west of Khan Yunis in the southern part of the strip.
07:00
The IDF has confirmed the tragic loss of 21 soldiers due to the collapse of two buildings in central Gaza and a militant attack.
The names of the first 10 casualties have been released, while the names of the remaining 11 victims will be made public later.
Reserve Sergeant Major Matan Lazar, 32 year old from Haifa, served as a soldier in the 6261st battalion of the 261st brigade.
Reserve Sergeant Major Adar Kupelik, 23 year old from Mevo Beitar, held the position of squad leader in the 8208th battalion of the 261st brigade.
Reserve Sergeant Major Sergei Gontmakher, 37 year old from Ramat Gan, served as a soldier in the 8208th battalion of the 261st brigade.
Reserve Sergeant Major Elkana Yehuda Sfez, 25 year old from Kiryat Arba, served as a fighter in the 8208th battalion of the 261st brigade.
Reserve Sergeant Yuval Lopez, 27 year old from the settlement of Alon Shvut, served as a soldier in the 9206th battalion of the 205th brigade.
Reserve Sergeant Major Yoav Levi, 29 year old from Yehud-Monosson, served as a soldier in the 8208th battalion of the 261st brigade.
Reserve Sergeant Major Nicholas Berger, 22 year old from Jerusalem, was a member of the 8208th Battalion, 261st Brigade.
Reserve Sergeant Major Cedric Garin, 23 year old from Tel Aviv, served as a fighter in the 8208th battalion of the 261st brigade.
Reserve Sergeant Major Rafael Elias Mosheyof, 33 year old from Pardes Hanna-Karkur, served as a soldier in the 6261st battalion of the 261st brigade.
Reserve Sergeant Major Barak Haim Ben Walid, 33 year old from Rishon Lezion, held the position of squad leader in the 6261st Battalion of the 261st Brigade.
Additionally, it has been reported that one soldier from the 9206th battalion of the 205th brigade sustained serious injuries in the incident.
The tragedy unfolded when Hamas terrorists fired RPGs and struck buildings undergoing preparation for explosion. These structures housed numerous soldiers and were situated near a tank. Civilian specialists from the fire and emergency services have reportedly been called to the site to assist in clearing the rubble.
06:00
Palestinian Red Crescent: IDF artillery targeted our headquarters in Khan Yunis, with an additional UAV attack resulting in injuries.
Gaza sources report shelling in the vicinity of Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis.
According to Gaza sources, the IDF is conducting attacks on targets in the central and eastern parts of Khan Yunis, located in the southern part of the strip.
05:00
Israeli troops have detained two suspects in the village of Anata, north of Jerusalem.
Sources in Gaza report that the IDF conducted a series of strikes on targets in the center of the strip. Throughout the night, there was a severe lack of information from Gaza, with no communication available.
04:00
Palestinian Authority sources report that IDF forces are operating in Qubar, northwest of Ramallah.
In the village of Baytin, northeast of Ramallah, cars were set on fire, with the Palestinian Authority attributing the arson to Jewish settlers.
PA sources also indicate that IDF forces are operating in the Old City (Kasbah) of Nablus and in Da'esh, on the outskirts of Bethlehem.
03:00
Palestinian Authority (PA) sources report IDF forces are operating in the village of al-Mazraa al-Gharbiya, northwest of Ramallah.
In the village of Shuyukh, north of Hebron, IDF forces are operating, and a suspect has been detained.
PA sources also indicate IDF forces are operating in the village of Sa'ir, north of Hebron.
02:00
Palestinian Authority (PA) sources are reporting IDF forces are operating in Tulkarm.
In Azuna, east of Qalqilya, IDF forces are operating and detaining suspects.
PA sources also state that IDF forces entered Nablus, with reports of shootings and explosions.
01:00
Palestinian Authority sources report that IDF forces are currently conducting operations in Al-Khader, located south of Bethlehem.
Additionally, Palestinian Authority sources state that IDF forces have entered Tubas.
00:00
The IDF is conducting an operation in Beit Furik, near Nablus.
The last attacks from Gaza were recorded on January 21.