Zana ambush

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Ambush of the Righteous كمين الأبرار
Part of Israel–Hamas War
Israeli soldier patrol led by Ido Baruch, who was killed during the ambush
Date April 6, 2024 Location Al-Zana, Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip Result Hamas victory
Belligerents
Israel	Hamas
Commanders and leaders
Ido Baruch †	Rafah Salama
Units involved
Israeli Defence Forces Oz Brigade	Al-Qassam Brigades
Casualties and losses
According to IDF:[1] 4 soldiers killed 2 soldiers injured 2 Merkava tanks damaged According to Al-Qassam Brigades:[2] 9 soldiers killed 3 Merkava tanks disabled	Unknown; a small number killed by tank fire (per IDF)[1]

The Zana ambush, referred to as the Ambush of the Righteous by Hamas, was an ambush carried out on 6 April 2024 by the Qassam Brigades against Israel Defense Forces (IDF) personnel and vehicles in the Gaza Strip. According to the IDF, four Israeli soldiers were killed as well as a number of Qassam Brigades fighters from a second cell after the initial group of militants retreated.^[1]