The IDF announced on Friday the names of two soldiers who were killed in combat by mortar fire in the Gaza Strip.
Omar Samadja, 25, from Ganut Hadar, from the 9203 Battalion of the Sergeant Major Alexandroni Brigade, was killed in combat in the central Gaza Strip.
Sadia Yaakov Deir, 27, from Tel Aviv, of the 9203 Battalion of the Sergeant Major Alexandroni Brigade, was killed in combat in the central Gaza Strip.
The army said that three soldiers were seriously injured in the same incident. They were transferred to the hospital for further medical assistance.
According to Israeli media, Omar was the son of Oren Samadja, a former judoka, Olympic medalist and coach of Israel's judo team for the Olympic Games.
This is a developing story.