The Israeli occupation army said that the commander of the 401st Brigade was killed in a battle in Jabalia, north of the Gaza Strip, and another officer was seriously wounded.

According to the army statement, the dead man is Colonel Ihsan Deksa.

Israeli media reported a serious security incident in the Gaza Strip before the army's announcement.

According to the reporter, this event is considered serious and major in terms of the number of dead soldiers and the rank of the slain colonel, who was 41 years old and had led a number of divisions until he reached his current rank.