Family and friends of Israeli reservist Hadar Kapeluk mourn over his grave during his funeral at Mt. Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024. Kapeluk, 23, was killed during Israel's ground operation in the Gaza Strip, where the Israeli army has been battling Palestinian militants in the war ignited by Hamas' Oct. 7 attack into Israel. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)
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(Tel Aviv, Israel) — Israel suffered it’s deadliest day so far of it’s war with Hamas in Gaza. 21 soldiers were killed on Monday when a building collapsed on them. The explosion was reportedly caused by mines that Israeli forces had placed in two buildings, with the intent of demolishing the structure when the soldiers were gone. The Army says it’s still investigating the deadly incident. Three other soldiers were killed in fighting with Hamas terrorists.
Israel has reportedly made a new proposal to Hamas to free the 136 hostages still being held in Gaza. Israel’s war cabinet says it will call for a two month stop in the fighting in return for the hostages being released. The deal would also include the release of Palestinians being held in Israeli prisons. The proposal was apparently pitched by the Israelis in the last week.
