Col. Jonathan Steinberg, commander of Israel's Nahal Brigade was killed fighting Hamas, the IDF said.
Col. Roi Levy, head of the elite Multidimensional unit, known as the "Ghost" unit, was also killed.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAn Israeli commander was among dozens of soldiers killed in fighting with Hamas militants, Israel's military said on Sunday.
AdvertisementAdvertisementThe IDF released the names of 44 soldiers killed in the fighting, of which Steinberg was among the most senior.
Steinberg is one of the most senior Israeli officers killed in combat in recent memory, The Times of Israel said.
Persons:
Jonathan Steinberg, Israel's, Roi Levy, —, Steinberg, Levy, Israel
Organizations:
Service, Hamas, Nahal Brigade, Israel Defense Forces, Twitter, Israel National News, 933rd Nahal Brigade, IDF, BBC
Locations:
Israel, Kerem Shalom, Gaza, Re'im