"First confirmed Merkava MK4 loss I've seen since the invasion of Gaza. This Merkava happens to be the brand new variant, the MK4 Barak. It was hit by a super massive IED & only the driver survived.

Social media users are claiming to show an Israeli Merkava tank in Gaza, modified into a fruit stand. One user wrote, “The Merkava tank is the most famous Israeli military industry. In Gaza ...

The Merkava incorporates new technologies that make it a top-tier platform. Since October 7, 2023, Israel has been forced to grapple with its shortcomings in nearly every defense sector.

This battalion will comprise the Merkava tanks of the Mk. 3 version, which had previously been retired from service and marked for sale. These valuable machines still have notable capacities.