Shocking IDF Losses: 17% of Gaza Deaths from Accidents, Not Combat
The IDF reports that 17% of its 451 fatalities in Operation Swords of Iron stem from operational accidents like friendly fire and equipment malfunctions, with 1,600 soldiers also wounded. The death of Amit Cohen in a drone explosion highlights the urgent need for improved safety measures amid intense Gaza operations.
Eliana Fleming
7/23/2025