Gil, whose roots lie in the Maharashtra region, was amongst four Indian-origin Israeli soldiers known to have been killed since October 7. (Image/X)
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed Master Sgt. (res.) Gil Daniels from Ashdod was among three soldiers killed during fighting in the Gaza Strip
A 34-year-old Indian-origin Israeli soldier was killed during fighting in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip on Tuesday. Israeli forces and Hamas terrorists have been at war ever since the Palestinian militant group launched an unprecedented attack on Israel in October 2023.
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed Master Sgt. (res.) Gil Daniels from Ashdod was among three soldiers killed during fighting in the Gaza Strip. His funeral was held at the military cemetery in his hometown on Wednesday.
“Israel has lost many soldiers in this vicious and cruel war, the best of its sons and daughters who stood up to fight for the honour of the entire nation of Israel. Today, we mourn the death of another IDF (Israel Defence Forces) soldier Master Sgt. (Res.) Gil Daniels (34), son of Yoel and Mazal,” the Indian Jewish Heritage Centre said in a statement.
“Gil went to the reserves on October 10 soon after the war started. May his memory be blessed,” the statement added.
Around 86 Israeli soldiers have been reportedly killed in fighting since the IDF launched its ground operation in Gaza. Gil, whose roots lie in the Maharashtra region, was amongst four Indian-origin Israeli soldiers known to have been killed since October 7.
(With PTI inputs)
Source: News18