Major General Michael Mordechai Nachmani, 26, was killed in battle in the northern Gaza Strip after being shot by snipers near the Beach Camp, the Israeli Army confirmed on October 10th, 2025, at approximately 3:18 AM UTC. This incident occurred amidst a "Terrorist Infiltration Alert" issued for Samaria, specifically Kokhav HaShahar, at 5:49:18 AM UTC. The Israeli Army's confirmation on October 10th, 2025, at approximately 3:18 AM UTC, stated that a soldier was killed in Gaza due to sniper fire near the Beach Camp. The source for this information is Alhadath Breaking. Separately, ILRedAlert issued a "Terrorist Infiltration Alert" for the Samaria region, noting Kokhav HaShahar, a population center of 2,100, at 5:49:18 AM UTC. This alert was posted on X. These events follow previous reports from October 9th and early October 10th, 2025, detailing Israeli aircraft strikes on Khan Yunis and preparations for a Gaza withdrawal and hostage release. The Israeli cabinet had approved an end to the Gaza War, with a confirmation that hostages would return in the coming days. The United States is deploying approximately 200 troops to Israel to assist in monitoring a ceasefire, joining forces from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates, though no U.S. troops are intended to enter Gaza itself. U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have been involved in discussions related to the conflict's resolution, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had acknowledged President Trump's "extraordinary assistance" in achieving war goals.
