A soldier from the Desert Reconnaissance Battalion was severely injured in an operational accident near the Gaza Strip, with three other soldiers also hurt in the incident. The injured were evacuated for medical treatment and families have been notified. This comes amid a reported rise in operational accidents within the military since renewed fighting in Gaza, including incidents involving weapons explosions, firing irregularities, and friendly fire. Official figures indicate that operational accidents have accounted for a significant portion of military casualties since the start of the ground maneuver.