Sgt. First Class (res.) Michael Mordechai Nachmani, 26, an Israeli reservist soldier, was killed in a Hamas sniper attack in Gaza City yesterday afternoon, the military announced. The attack occurred after Israeli and Hamas negotiators signed a deal in Egypt to secure the release of all hostages held by Hamas, though a ceasefire as part of the deal had not yet taken effect. Nachmani, a Technology And Maintenance Corps soldier in the 614th Combat Engineering Battalion from Dimona, was killed shortly before the reporting window began, with the previous report confirming his death at approximately 3:18 AM UTC. The sniper attack highlights ongoing tensions despite the finalized hostage release agreement. In related developments, a source with knowledge told the Jerusalem Post that President Trump's visit to Israel is expected to be delayed until Monday. This news was shared via X. The context of the finalized hostage deal follows the Israeli cabinet's October 9th, 2025, approval to end the Gaza War. Previous reports from earlier this morning detailed Israeli aircraft strikes on Khan Yunis and preparations for a Gaza withdrawal and hostage release. The Israeli Army had confirmed Nachmani's death at approximately 3:18 AM UTC, citing sniper fire near the Beach Camp. Separately, an alert was issued for a terrorist infiltration in Samaria. 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.
