January 9, 2024 IDF announces 4 soldiers killed fighting in Gaza; ground op toll rises to 180 .

January 9, 2024
IDF announces 4 soldiers killed fighting in Gaza; ground op toll rises to 180

From left to right, this composite photo shows Sgt. First Class (res.) David Schwartz, Sgt. First Class (res.) Gavriel Bloom, Sgt. First Class (res.) Yakir Hexter and Sgt. Roi Tal, who the Israel Defense Forces announced on January 9, 2024, were killed fighting against Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip. (Israel Defense Forces)