Israeli army says 20 soldiers out of 105 killed by friendly fire, accidents

Of the 105 Israeli soldiers killed in the Gaza Strip during the ground offensive, 20 were killed in friendly fire and other accidents, according to new data released by the Israeli army. 

Thirteen soldiers were killed by friendly fire – including air strikes, tank fire and gunfire – The Times of Israel reported.

Two soldiers were killed in incidents involving military vehicles running over troops, the Israeli media outlet reported.