Israeli soldiers work on their tanks near the border between Israel and Gaza Strip, Monday, July 7, 2014. AP FILE PHOTO
Authorities and family members said 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 The Associated Press on Sunday. Steinberg, whose family lives in California, was a sharpshooter for the Golani Brigade and was one of 13 men killed in fighting Saturday.
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 says Carmeli was from Texas.
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