Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement regarding the deaths of 21 IDF soldiers in Gaza.
"Yesterday marked one of the most challenging days since the start of the war. I want to express my support to the families of the heroes who lost their lives on the battlefield. I understand that the lives of these families have been forever changed," said Benjamin Netanyahu.
"The IDF has initiated an investigation into the circumstances of the tragedy. It is our duty to learn all necessary lessons and draw conclusions to safeguard the lives of our soldiers. In the name of our heroes and our nation, we will persist in the fight until achieving complete victory," stated the head of the government in the released statement.