The son of Israeli cabinet minister and former military chief Gadi Eizenkot has been killed in fighting in the Gaza Strip, Benny Gantz, leader of the National Unity Party has said, Reuters reports.

Party members Eizenkot and Gantz, also a former army chief, joined Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government shortly after the Hamas attack on Oct 7.

The Israeli military did not provide precise details about the death of Gal Meir Eisenkot, 25, other than to say he was killed in combat in the northern Gaza Strip.

“Together with all of Israel I send my support to Gadi and to his entire family, and a big hug. We are all committed to keep fighting for the sacred cause for which Gal died,” Gantz said in a statement.

In a condolence message, Netanyahu said he was heartbroken.