More than a year has passed since the war between israel and Hamas. During this time, israel has killed many top Hamas commanders. Hamas is also not missing out on attacking israel continuously. Meanwhile, on october 20 (Sunday), Colonel Ahsan Daxa, a brigade commander of the Israeli army, died during an operation against Hamas in northern Gaza. IDF spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagar has confirmed the death of the brigade commander.
Brigade commander hit by explosive
IDF said that Colonel Ahsan Daxa, commander of the 401st Brigade, was running an operation against Hamas in the Jabalia area of northern Gaza. During this time, he was inspecting the area after getting out of the tank. Then he came under the grip of an explosion, which killed him. Apart from him, another battalion commander and two officers were also injured in this explosion.
Took over the command of the brigade just four months ago
The Israeli army (IDF) said that 41-year-old Brigade commander Ahsan Daxa belonged to the Druze community of israel and was appointed as the commander of the brigade just four months ago. The Israeli Defense minister has issued an official statement stating that Brigade commander Colonel Ahsan Daxa was killed fighting Hamas terrorists. He was one of the most senior commanders of the Israeli army killed in this war.
Israeli President called Daxa a 'hero'
The death of Brigade commander Colonel Ahsan Daxa is a big blow to the Israeli army. With his death, the number of Israeli military personnel killed in the launch of the ground attack in Gaza on october 27, 2023 has gone up to 358. Israeli President Isaac Herzong has given the title of 'hero' to Brigade commander Colonel Ahsan Daxa. Let us tell you that the Israeli army started ground and air attacks in the areas of Jabalia and northern Gaza from october 6.