One in six Israeli soldiers killed accidentally or by friendly fire

One in six Israeli soldiers killed since the start of the ground offensive in the Gaza Strip has been either accidentally killed or killed by their own comrades, the Israeli army said on Monday, confirming media reports. The total amounts to 29 soldiers, 18 of whom were killed by friendly fire. Two others were killed by an accidental shot and nine more by accidents, for example with ammunition. According to military figures, a total of 172 soldiers have been killed since the start of the Israeli