An Indian-origin Israeli soldier has
been killed during the battle in Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip this week, stated the
community members. Master Sgt (Res) Gil Daniels from Ashdod was killed in Gaza
and his funeral was held at the military cemetery in his hometown a day later on
Wednesday.
The Israel Defence Forces confirmed that
34 years’ old Gil was among two more soldiers killed during fighting in the
Gaza Strip.
“Israel has lost many soldiers in this
vicious and cruel war, the best of its sons and daughters, who stood up to
fight for the honour of the entire nation of Israel. Today, we mourn the death
of another IDF (Israel Defence Forces) soldier Master Sgt (Res) Gil Daniels
(34), son of Yoel and Mazal,” said the Indian Jewish Heritage Centre.
“Gil went to the reserves on October 10
soon after the war started. May his memory be blessed,” it said.
Gil did his Masters at the School of
Pharmacy at Hebrew University.
“He was a genius with a great
personality. Just got engaged a month ago. Such a loss!” shared his friend
Tirza Lavi.
A Bene Israel community member, whose
origin lies in the Maharashtra region of Bharat, Gil studied at Makif Gimel
High School as a member of the class of 2007.
“With immense pain, we the members of
the 61st group of the Class of 2007 mourn his death… his smile is remembered by
all his friends,” remarked a classmate of Gil.
Some 86 Israeli soldiers are said to
have been killed in fighting since the IDF launched its ground operation in
Gaza. At least four Indian-origin Israeli soldiers are known to have been
killed since October 7.
PTI
