Funeral of Israeli soldier Birhanu Kassie killed in Gaza Strip fighting
epa11043043 Soldiers and family members mourn next to the grave of Israeli soldier of Ethiopian origin staff sergeant Birhanu Kassie in Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem, 24 December 2023. According to Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Kassie was killed during battle in the Gaza Strip. The IDF said 486 Israeli soldiers were killed since Hamas militants launched an attack against Israel from the Gaza Strip on 07 October, 152 soldiers killed in battles since Israel launched operations in Gaza. EPA/ABIR SULTAN
