Military officials are examining whether the device was an older remnant or one placed more recently in violation of the ceasefire.

IDF forces identified Hezbollah terrorist cells in the area, and a close range firefight broke out.

A closer look at Col. Asaf Hamami, Capt. Omer Neutra, and Sgt. 1st Class Oz Daniel, returned to Israel Sunday after falling on the front lines of the October 7 Hamas invasion.

'We will spare no effort until all our hostages are returned — every last one of them.'

The initiative invites early-stage startups to dedicate their ventures to one of the roughly 2,000 Israelis killed in the Hamas invasion and ensuing war.

The Jewish state on Sunday held its second national day of mourning for the military and civilian victims of the Hamas-led terrorist massacre of Oct. 7, 2023, lowering flags to half-staff and holding a state ceremony.

Each circle features an oak tree dedicated to a fallen soldier, with the design shaped in consultation with families. A memorial wall engraved with names stands alongside the plaza.

The soldiers were named as Lt. Matan Abramovitz (21), from Ganei Tikva; Staff Sgt. Uri Lamed (20), from Tel Mond; and Sgts. Amit Arye Regev (19), from Modiin-Maccabim-Reut, and Gadi Kotal (20), from Kibbutz Afikim.

Israel Defense Forces Lt. Ori Gerlic, 20, from Meitar, was killed in action in the southern Gaza Strip.

The fallen soldier was identified as Sgt.-Maj. (res.) Vladimir Loza, 39, of the 5th Brigade’s 7020th Battalion, from the southern city of Ashkelon.

'Our heroic soldiers fought with endless determination for the defeat of the Hamas murderers and the return of our hostages, and their sacrifice for the security of Israel will be remembered forever.'

The slain man was identified as Master Sgt. (res.) Abraham Azulay, 25, a heavy engineering vehicle operator in the Southern Command, from Yitzhar in Samaria.

Avi and Sam Rosenfeld, parents of fallen soldier Nathan Rosenfeld, say they have "no regrets" making aliyah from the UK to Israel, despite their loss. 

The fatality brings the total number of soldiers killed since the outbreak of war on Oct. 7, 2023, to 858.

Sgt.-Maj. (res.) Dejen Daniel Sahalo, 41, from the central city of Rehovot, served in the 5067th Engineering Battalion.

Irwin Scagio, father of fallen hero IDF Captain Alon Scagio, describes his son's courage under fire and his fearless rescue of 20 people.

Staff Sgt. Liam Hazi, 20, became the first casualty of Israel's operation against terrorist networks in Judea and Samaria.

Defense Minister Israel Katz eulogized Revah and Shkenazi, calling them 'Israeli heroes who fell in a battle against Hamas murderers.'

Their deaths raise the total military casualty toll on all fronts since the start of the war on Oct. 7, 2023 to 787.

The IDF has named 762 soldiers who have fallen in battle or the line of duty since the start of the war.

A legendary warrior, Col. Daqsa, gave his life leading his brigade in Gaza — a true hero to Israel and the Druze community.

The slain men were named as Maj. (res.) Nael Fwarsy and Sgt. Tomer Keren.

Staff Sgt. Agam Naim, a 20-year-old paramedic, was among four Israeli soldiers killed when they entered a booby-trapped building in Rafah.

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon accompanied Achiya Zenilman, a first-grade student who lost his father Ari in Gaza, to school. 

Liri Albag was taken hostage by Hamas on October 7th, and Sergeant Itay Amar was killed in an explosion in Rafah on Saturday.

Currently, the number of IDF soldiers killed since the ground war began is 311. 

Staff Sgt. Eliya Hilel and Staff Sgt. Diego Shvisha Harsaj, both 20 and from Tel Aviv, were struck near the entrance to the Jewish community of Itamar.

IDF Maj. Aryeh Ziering was killed while fighting Hamas terrorists on October 7th.

Since last Memorial Day (April 25, 2023), 1,594 Israeli soldiers and civilians have died.

The one-minute siren is meant to honor those who died in Israel's wars and in terror attacks.

He was killed by an anti-tank missile in Khan Yunis.

The confirmation allowed the family to proceed with funeral arrangements amidst mourning for the young soldier.

'Fauda' star shares chilling firsthand account of surviving Gaza blast, mourning fallen comrades.

Alex Gurtovnik, the father of Staff Sergeant Shlomo Gurtovnik, who was killed in Gaza, gave a touching and moving tribute for his hero son.

The soldiers died in the collapse of two buildings due to an explosion.

Each act of bravery, every letter sent home, is a testimony to a legacy of resilience and hope.