The number of Israeli military casualties since the start of ground operations against Hamas has reached 24

The Israeli army announced that four of its soldiers were killed on Thursday, November 2, during military operations in the Gaza Strip. Thus, the number of Israeli military casualties in the war against the militant group Hamas has reached 24. According to the Israeli army, in addition, two soldiers were severely injured during operations in the Gaza Strip. The Jerusalem Post reported that since Hamas's attack on Israel, nearly 340 of its soldiers have been killed. Meanwhile, the Israeli army announced that following airstrikes by its fighter jets, guided by intelligence from the army's intelligence and Shin Bet, 'Mustafa Daloul,' the commander of the 'Sabra Tal al-Hawa' battalion, who played a central role in directing the war against Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip, was killed. The Israeli army stated that since Hamas's attacks on the country on October 7, it has conducted over 12,000 strikes against Hamas in Gaza and destroyed more than 1,200 'terrorist targets.' In response to Hamas's attacks on October 7, Israel besieged the Gaza Strip and began attacks on the area. Following Hamas's attacks, more than 1,200 people in Israel were killed, most of whom were civilians. According to Hamas, over 8,500 people have been killed due to Israeli army attacks, most of whom are civilians. In contrast, Israel accuses Hamas of using civilians as human shields. Israel, which is designated as a terrorist organization by the U.S. and some countries, accuses this group of having a vast network of tunnels under Gaza, including beneath some hospitals, where it is believed weapons, food, and other equipment are stored. The Deputy Speaker of the Israeli Parliament stated: 'The Islamic Republic is a factor of instability in the Middle East and the world.' The Israeli security cabinet has eliminated the budget related to Gaza in the Palestinian Authority. The U.S. is using drones to locate hostages in Gaza. The U.S. expressed concern over the potential transfer of anti-aircraft equipment from the Wagner Group to Hezbollah in Lebanon. The U.S. House of Representatives approved a $14.3 billion aid bill for Israel.