JERUSALEM

An Israeli soldier was killed when a tank overturned in northern Israel, the military said on Monday.

A spokesman said two other soldiers were injured, including one wounded seriously, in the incident that occurred Sunday night.

The army said an investigation had been launched into the circumstances of the incident.

Israel has launched a massive campaign of aerial bombardment of the Gaza Strip following a cross-border attack by Palestinian group Hamas into Israeli territory on Oct. 7.

More than 9,400 people have been killed in the conflict, including 8,005 Palestinians, mostly children and women, and over 1,400 Israelis.

Israeli army spokesperson Daniel Hagari on Saturday announced that Israeli forces were expanding their operations and moving to the "next phase of our war against Hamas," which includes ground operations.

Gaza’s 2.3 million residents are grappling with shortages of food, water, fuel and medicine due to Israel’s blockade of the enclave. ​​​​​​​