Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mourned the soldiers who fell in an explosion that caused a building collapse in Khan Yunis: "This is a sad and difficult day. On behalf of all Israeli citizens, my wife and I send our heartfelt condolences to the families of our four heroic soldiers who fell in Gaza in the campaign to defeat Hamas and return our hostages. Our four soldiers gave their lives for all our security. The entire people of Israel embrace the dear families in their profound grief."