Eitan wheeled armored personnel carrier

Conflict Usage

Israel-Hamas War

Side: IsraelRole: Protected infantry transport and casualty evacuationprotected mobilitylogistics

In the Israel-Hamas War, the Eitan APC was used by the IDF in Gaza combat operations, first for rapid wounded evacuation and then for operational incursions.

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