Israel war cabinet minister's son killed in Gaza fighting - BBC News

Gadi Eisenkot's son Gal, 25, died after a tunnel shaft exploded in northern Gaza, Israeli media say.

3 days agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsIsrael-Gaza warImage source, ReutersImage caption, Gadi Eisenkot was told of his son's injuries while visiting an army base (file photo)The son of Israel's ex-army chief Gadi Eisenkot, who is currently a minister in the country's war cabinet, has been killed in Gaza, the military says.

It says 25-year-old Master Sergeant Gal Eisenkot died in northern Gaza on Thursday.

Israeli media say MSgt Eisenkot was badly injured after a tunnel shaft exploded and later died in hospital.

PM Benjamin Netanyahu said he and his wife were "broken-hearted", and that Gal Eisenkot was a "true hero".

In his statement, Mr Netanyahu added: "Our heroes have not fallen in vain. We will continue to fight until victory."

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