Own drone explodes: Two Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza Strip

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A crashed drone of the Israeli army became the undoing of two soldiers: As they approached the wreckage, the device exploded – both died. The incident shows how dangerous the military operation in the Gaza Strip remains even for one's own troops – although a ceasefire had been agreed.

Two soldiers die while approaching own drone

According to the news magazine Der Spiegel, two soldiers of the Israeli army were killed in an incident in the Gaza Strip. They died when they approached a crashed drone of their own armed forces and the device detonated.

The fact that the soldiers were harmed not by enemy fire but by their own equipment underscores the risks of the ongoing operation – even outside of direct combat.

Despite ceasefire: Army remains active in Gaza Strip

The tragedy occurs against the backdrop of an actually agreed ceasefire. As Spiegel further reports, however, the Israeli army continues to operate in the Gaza Strip. The incident underscores the dangers troops face in the operational area.

What is known so far about the incident

The Israeli army has so far released no details about the exact location, time, and cause of the drone crash. According to Spiegel, the only thing confirmed is that the two soldiers died while approaching the crashed drone of their own army. Further background – such as the identity of the dead or the precise sequence of the explosion – is still pending.