- The son of Israeli cabinet minister and former military chief Gadi Eizenkot, Gal Meir Eisenkot, 25, was reported killed in combat in the northern Gaza Strip.
- This announcement was made by Benny Gantz, leader of the National Unity Party, on Thursday. Gadi Eizenkot and Benny Gantz, both former army chiefs, became members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government following Hamas’ deadly attack on October 7, which led to an Israeli air, ground, and sea offensive in the Gaza Strip.
- The Israeli military did not provide specific details about Gal Meir Eisenkot’s death beyond confirming that it occurred in combat.
