(Ynet News) Yoav Zitun - On Saturday, both regular and reserve units of Shayetet 13 commandos were airlifted to the Gaza border, joining ground forces engaged in combat with terrorists in Gaza border towns and at sea. The forces operated in numerous locations, including Kibbutz Be'eri, Sufa Outpost, Kfar Aza, Sa'ad, Mefalsim and Nir Oz. Shayetet 13 commandos eliminated over 60 Hamas terrorists and rescued 250 hostages alive. 26 terrorists were detained, including deputy commander of Hamas' southern naval brigade Muhammad Abu Ali. Two members of the unit, Lt.-Col. Eli Ginzburg and Staff Sergeant Ofek Russo, were killed.
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