Four Israeli soldiers were killed and one severely wounded in southern Gaza on Thursday after an explosive device detonated. The incident reportedly occurred in the city of Rafah, where the soldiers' military vehicle was hit.

• A total of 472 Israeli soldiers have been killed since the start of the ground offensive in Gaza on October 27, 2023.
• The incident took place in Rafah, a city in southern Gaza.
• This event intensifies the ongoing conflict following Israeli tanks and warplanes pounding Gaza City on September 18, leading to a humanitarian displacement crisis.