Israeli soldier killed, four injured in battles in central Gaza Strip

An Israeli soldier was killed and four others sustained serious injuries during combat in the central Gaza Strip, according to the Israeli army.

The military said that the soldier died due to an explosive device during fighting in Gaza City's Zeitoun neighbourhood.

Earlier, the al-Qassam Brigades claimed responsibility for inflicting casualties on Israeli forces near the Al-Zeitoun neighbourhood in Gaza City and Rafah, while Israeli helicopters evacuated the wounded soldiers.