HY’D: IDF Soldier Killed in Friendly Fire Incident in Gaza

An IDF soldier was killed in an incident of “friendly fire” in the southern Gaza Strip overnight, the military announces.

The soldier is named as Staff Sgt. Ofri Yafe, 21, of the Paratroopers Brigade’s Reconnaissance Unit, from HaYogev.

The military says the circumstances under which the soldier was hit by gunfire carried out by other forces is under further investigation.