Israel reports 1,318 security personnel killed since Oct 7, 2023

Israel's defence ministry disclosed a cumulative toll of 1,318 security personnel deaths since the Oct 7, 2023 Hamas attack, spanning soldiers, police, Shin Bet, and other services across Gaza, Lebanon, and the West Bank. The figure includes non-combat deaths, indicating a broader accounting. This update confirms sustained attrition in a multi-front conflict, with implications for Israeli force readiness and domestic morale.