Gaza Combat Incident Claims Israeli Soldier
IDF sniper mistakenly fired on nearby units during a routine patrol in Khan Younes.
Yafe was critically wounded and later declared dead after evacuation.
IDF cleared Yafe's name after investigation, citing friendly fire as the cause.
Israeli fatalities in Gaza rose to five since October 10 ceasefire.
Moshav HaYogev and Yafe's family mourn his death and pledge support.
Two IDF units mistook each other as hostile during Paratroopers Brigade operations.
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