Israeli Soldier Dies in Southern Gaza, Friendly Fire Suspected Amid West Bank Tensions

• Staff Sergeant Ofri Yafe, 21, died in southern Gaza during combat, confirmed by the military.
• Initial indications from a security source suggest the soldier may have been killed by friendly fire; incident under investigation.
• This marks the fifth Israeli soldier fatality in Gaza since the October 10 ceasefire.
• Israel approved registering West Bank land as 'state property,' drawing condemnation from Arab nations and the EU.
• Critics argue the land registration move accelerates annexation and undermines peace efforts.