The IDF published on Tuesday the names of fallen soldiers, Master Sergeant (Res.) Nadav Elchanan Knoller and Major (Res.) Eyal Avnion, who were both killed in combat in the Gaza Strip.
The fallen soldiers
Knoller, 30, from Jerusalem, was a sergeant in Battalion 121 of the Eighth Brigade. Avnion was 25 and came from Hod Hasharon. He was a deputy commander in the same battalion.
The families of both soldiers were notified, and the IDF expressed its condolences.
The two soldiers served together in the same unit. In early June, Knoller posted on Facebook that after 155 days of service since October 7, his unit was called for further service.
In his post, Knoller asked for help purchasing combat equipment and urged civilians to assist in the war effort, saying, "To assist in the mission and long stay in the (Gaza) Strip, especially during the hot season, our Battalion needs your help."
Knoller further emphasized, "Together, we will continue to act for the sake of our people wherever and whenever we are called. Together, we will prevail!"