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Israel says 1, 318 personnel killed since 7 Oct Hamas attack

Israel says 1, 318 personnel killed since 7 Oct Hamas attack Israeli defence ministry has said that a total of 1,318 Israeli personnel have been killed since Hamas’s 7 October 2023 attack. The figures include all soldiers, police officers, Shin Bet agents, firefighters, prison warders, and civilian officers who died on and since 7 October 2023, whether in "the line of duty or as a result of an…

According to the Middle East Eye, Israel's defence ministry has reported that 1,318 Israeli personnel have been killed since Hamas's attack on October 7, 2023. This figure encompasses all soldiers, police officers, Shin Bet agents, firefighters, prison warders, and civilian officers who died in the line of duty or due to accidents, illnesses, or suicide.

The majority of the fatalities occurred during combat in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon, and the West Bank. As of now, the conflict has claimed over 7,150 family members, comprising 2,143 parents, 355 widows, 880 children, and 3,772 siblings.

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