Why it matters:
The announcement comes as resistance forces in Gaza intensify their attacks, dealing mounting blows to Israeli forces amid heightened pressure on Tel Aviv to reach a ceasefire and captives exchange deal.
Hebrew media reported the Israeli Army's statement confirming: “Roi Biran, commander of the Golani Brigade’s reconnaissance unit, was killed in action in Khan Younis.”
The big picture:
Israeli outlets have shifted full attention in recent days to three escalating developments:
The Beit Hanoun operation — a major resistance attack that killed five Israeli soldiers and injured fourteen others.
Ceasefire negotiations and prisoner exchange — ongoing but reportedly deadlocked.
Mojtaba Darabi
