24 Israeli Soldiers Killed on Deadliest Day Since Gaza Offensive Began

24 Israeli Soldiers Killed on Deadliest Day Since Gaza Offensive Began
Israeli soldiers carry the flag-draped casket of reservist Hadar Kapeluk during his funeral at Mt. Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem, on Jan. 23, 2024. Ohad Zwigenberg/AP Photo
The Associated Press
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JERUSALEM—Palestinian terrorists carried out the deadliest single attack on Israeli forces in Gaza since the Hamas raid that triggered the war, killing 21 soldiers, the military said Tuesday.

Hours later, the military announced that ground forces had encircled the southern city of Khan Younis, Gaza’s second largest, and thick, black smoke could be seen rising over the city.