Israel-Gaza latest: Blast that killed Israeli soldiers linked to buffer zone effort

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View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story January 23, 2024 Ohad Zwigenberg/Associated Press Blast That Killed Soldiers Is Linked to Israeli Effort to Create Gaza Buffer Zone About 20 Israeli soldiers were trying to demolish buildings to create a buffer zone with Gaza when they were killed Monday in an explosion, according to three Israeli officials and an Israeli officer involved in the demolitions. The explosion occurred during a firefight after Gazan militants fired toward a tank guarding an Israeli unit that had been setting explosives inside Palestinian buildings, the Israeli military said. Get live updates. THE LATEST Stripped, beaten or vanished: Israel's treatment of Gaza detainees is raising alarm. → The U.S. and Britain again struck Houthi sites in Yemen. → Opinion: Netanyahu's No. 1 focus is Netanyahu. → Sign up for the Israel-Hamas War Briefing. The latest news about the conflict. Get it in your inbox Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018