Defense Minister Israel Katz addressed the tragic incident in Khan Yunis where four fighters fell from an explosion that caused a building collapse, stating: "I bow my head and mourn the fall of Master Sergeant Chen Gross, a Maglan unit reservist, and Staff Sergeant Yoav Rover, a Yahalom unit fighter, who fell in battle in southern Gaza Strip - along with two additional fighters whose names have not yet been cleared for publication. I wish to send my deepest condolences to the precious families. No words can console the magnitude of this loss."

