Israel – Israeli Army Radio reported that 80 Israelis, including 64 army and police officers, including 33 officers and soldiers, were killed in southern Lebanon, 19 in the Gaza Strip, and 16 people, during the current month, which it described as “Black October.”
The radio said in a report on Tuesday evening: “Since the beginning of this Black October, 80 Israeli soldiers and civilians have been killed in battles and war events.”
She added: “64 members of the Israeli security forces and 16 civilians were killed.”
In detail, the radio said, “33 Israeli officers and soldiers were killed in the ground maneuver in southern Lebanon, and 19 in the ground maneuver in the Gaza Strip during this October.”
Also, “four soldiers were killed on October 13, in a drone bombing that targeted the Golani Brigade’s training base in the Binyamina area near Haifa (north), and about 60 others were injured.”
According to the radio, “3 Israeli soldiers were killed during October also by Lebanese faction rockets on the Lebanese border, as the party routinely bombs concentrations of Israeli forces in the region.”
Also, “two Israeli soldiers were killed on October 4 in a drone attack launched from Iraq on a military base in northern Israel, and about twenty others were injured.”
Two days later, the radio said, “An Israeli border guard policewoman was killed in a shooting operation in Beersheba (south), and 10 others were injured in the attack.”
In mid-October, “an Israeli policeman was killed and 4 were injured in a shooting attack on Route 4 near Ashdod (south).”
On the 22nd of the same month, “the Israeli army announced the killing of a soldier in the Nahal Brigade, in an operational car accident in the Gaza envelope area near the Gaza Strip,” according to the same source.
According to the radio, “7 Israeli civilians were killed by Lebanese faction missiles in separate incidents in the northern Galilee region during October, including 2 in Kiryat Shmona, 2 in Majd al-Krum, one in Yaroun, one in Akka, and one in Maalot-Tarshiha.”
At the beginning of this month, “7 Israeli civilians were killed and 16 others were injured in a shooting attack in Jaffa, near Tel Aviv (center).”
On October 10, “an Israeli was killed as a result of wounds he sustained one day earlier in a stabbing attack in the city of Hadera, north of Tel Aviv, which also resulted in the injury of 6 others.”
“An Israeli was killed in a run-over operation near the Glilot military base in Ramat Hasharon in central Israel on October 27, and 36 others were injured,” according to Army Radio.
After clashes with factions in Lebanon, which began after Israel launched genocide on the Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023, Tel Aviv has expanded the scope of the genocide since September 23 to include most areas of Lebanon, including the capital, Beirut, through air strikes, and it also began They invaded land in the south.
Every day, the Lebanese factions respond by launching missiles, drones, and artillery shells targeting military sites, intelligence headquarters, military gatherings, and settlements. While Israel announces some of its human and material losses, military censorship imposes a strict blackout on most of the losses, according to observers.
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**Interview with Dr. David Cohen, Middle East Security Analyst**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Dr. Cohen. The recent report from Israeli Army Radio highlights a significant loss of life this October, which they termed “Black October.” Can you explain the context behind these events?
**Dr. Cohen:** Thank you for having me. “Black October” reflects a particularly violent and deadly month for Israel, marked by intense military activity in both southern Lebanon and the Gaza Strip. The loss of 80 lives, including a notable number of military personnel, underscores not just the escalation in violence but the ongoing tensions in the region.
**Interviewer:** The report indicates that a large portion of those casualties were soldiers, particularly during ground operations in southern Lebanon and Gaza. What can you tell us about the specific incidents leading to these losses?
**Dr. Cohen:** Yes, the report cites that 33 officers and soldiers were killed during ground maneuvers in Lebanon and another 19 in Gaza. This highlights the scale of the military engagements. For example, the drone bombing on October 13 at a Golani Brigade base in Haifa was particularly devastating—it resulted in both casualties and injuries. These types of operations are indicative of the risks that soldiers face in volatile operational environments.
**Interviewer:** There have also been reports of attacks from various factions, including drone attacks from Iraq and rocket attacks from Lebanese factions. How do these incidents play into the wider conflict?
**Dr. Cohen:** These cross-border attacks reflect a broader trend of regional hostility. The strikes from Iraq and the rocket fire from Lebanese factions point to a coordinated effort among various militant groups to challenge Israeli military operations. This type of aggression not only contributes to the casualties but also raises significant concerns about security along Israel’s borders.
**Interviewer:** With civilian casualties also reported, including in Beersheba and Ashdod from shooting attacks, what implications does this have for civilian life in Israel?
**Dr. Cohen:** The civilian toll is particularly tragic and highlights the dangers faced not just by military personnel but by ordinary people as well. Violent encounters, such as the shootings in Beersheba and Ashdod, create an atmosphere of fear and insecurity in everyday life. It also complicates the narrative around military actions, as civilians caught in the crossfire are often the innocent victims of larger geopolitical struggles.
**Interviewer:** In light of these developments, what do you foresee for the immediate future in the region?
**Dr. Cohen:** Unfortunately, if these trends continue, we can expect more military engagements and attacks. The cycle of violence tends to perpetuate itself unless there is a significant political agreement or intervention. The situation remains precarious, and both military and civilian lives are at risk as tensions remain high.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Dr. Cohen, for your insights on this important and troubling topic.
**Dr. Cohen:** Thank you for having me.
