Two Americans killed in combat in Gaza with IDF

Two Americans fighting in the IDF were killed in Gaza. Their names are Max Steinberg and Nissim Sean Carmeli.

CBS NEWS – Authorities and family members say two Americans who were soldiers with the Israel Defense Force have been killed in fighting in the Gaza Strip.

Stuart Steinberg confirmed the death of his 24-year-old son, Max Steinberg, to CBS News on Sunday. Steinberg, whose family lives in California, was a sharpshooter for the Golani Brigade and was one of 13 Israeli troops killed in fighting Sunday.

Earlier Sunday, the IDF said in a statement that 21-year-old Sgt. Nissim Sean Carmeli was killed in combat in the Gaza Strip. Deputy Israeli Consul General Maya Kadosh said Carmeli was from Texas.

Their photos are below:

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May they rest in peace and may the God Almighty be with their families in this difficult time.

Read more about them here.


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