HEADLINES **Seven IDF Soldiers Killed in Gaza Clashes: Names Released** **Ultimate Sacrifice: Fallen Soldiers Honored Amid Intensifying Conflict** **Israel-Hamas Conflict: Recent Casualties Highlight Ongoing Toll** The time is now 12:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report. In the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas conflict, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have released the names of seven soldiers who were killed in fighting in the Gaza Strip. The soldiers lost their lives in separate clashes in both the southern and northern parts of Gaza. The fallen soldiers were identified as follows: - Captain (Reserve) Eitan Koplovich, 28, from Jerusalem, a combat officer in the 129th Battalion. - Chief Warrant Officer (Reserve) Elon Waiss, 49, from Psagot, a soldier in the 129th Battalion. - Sergeant Eliyahu Moshe Zimbalist, 21, from Beit Shemesh, a soldier in Battalion 601. - Sergeant Itay Amar, 19, from Kochav Yair-Tzur Yigal, a soldier in Battalion 601. - Staff Sergeant Stanislav Kostarev, 21, from Ashdod, a soldier in Battalion 601. - Staff Sergeant Orr Blumovitz, 20, from Pardes Hanna-Karkur, a soldier in Battalion 601. - Staff Sergeant Oz Yeshaia Gruber, 20, from Tal Menashe, a soldier in Battalion 601. These soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice in the ongoing conflict, and their names have been solemnly released by the IDF following communication with their families. The recent casualties underscore the continued intensity and toll of the conflict in the region. The soldiers fell during two separate significant incidents. In the harsh Rafah sector, Sergeant Eliyahu Moshe Zimbalist from Beit Shemesh, Sergeant Itay Amar from Kochav Yair-Tzur Yigal, Staff Sergeant Stanislav Kostarev from Ashdod, Staff Sergeant Orr Blumovitz from Pardes Hanna-Karkur, and Staff Sergeant Oz Yeshaia Gruber from Tal Menashe tragically lost their lives. In the northern part of the Gaza Strip, Captain Eitan Koplovich from Jerusalem, and Chief Warrant Officer Elon Waiss from Psagot also made the ultimate sacrifice. The sacrifices made by these soldiers are a stark reminder of the human cost of the conflict and the bravery displayed by those serving in the IDF. The families, friends, and fellow soldiers of these fallen heroes are mourning their loss as the nation honors their memory during this challenging time. Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update. I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed. Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description. SOURCES https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-806373 https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/Article-1107304