IDF announces deaths of four soldiers in the northern Gaza Strip

The oldest soldier killed, Fedorenko, was 37. The other three were between the ages of 19-21.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF JANUARY 11, 2025 21:21 Updated: JANUARY 11, 2025 21:39

IDF announces the death of four soldiers in northern Gaza, January 11, 2025 (illustration). (photo credit: Canva, IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

Four soldiers were killed in battle in northern Gaza, the IDF announced Saturday night.

The soldiers were Sgt.-Maj. (res.) Alexander Fedorenko, St.-Sgt. Danila Diakov, Sgt. Yahav Maayan, and Sgt. Eliav Astuker.

Fedorenko, 37, was from Bat Yam, and was a truck driver in the IDF's 79th Battalion in the 14th Brigade.

The other three soldiers were much younger and were all part of the 931st Battalion in the Nahal Brigade.

Diakov, 21, was from Ma'ale Adumim. Maayan, 19, was from Modi’in. Astuker, 19, was from Ashdod.

Ma'ale Adumim Mayor Guy Ifrach issued a statement regarding Diakov's death, referring to him as a "hero of Israel" and saying that his "heart goes out to his dear family members."

This is a developing story.