The Israeli army announced, at dawn on Tuesday, that two officers were killed and 4 others were seriously injured during the battles taking place in the Gaza Strip yesterday, Tuesday, bringing the death toll to 49 since the start of the ground operation on October 27 last year.

He added: "Notifications were delivered to their families. In addition, four fighters were seriously injured during the fighting in the Strip. They were evacuated to receive medical treatment, and notices were delivered to their families."