"Israel's Deadliest Day: 24 Soldiers Killed in Gaza Conflict"

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"Israel's Deadliest Day: 24 Soldiers Killed in Gaza Conflict"
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Israel experienced its deadliest single day during the war in Gaza, with 24 soldiers killed, including 21 in a building collapse and 3 in combat. The incident occurred as Hamas fired at a nearby tank, causing the collapse of two buildings where soldiers were operating. The conflict has claimed over 25,000 Palestinian lives, leading to a small but growing antiwar sentiment in Israel. Funeralgoers mourned the soldiers' deaths while expressing mixed opinions about the war's direction and its impact on the country.

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