The IDF is investigating an explosion that occurred at 13:30 today during a commando operation by the Oz Brigade near the village of Arnoun in southern Lebanon. The military has not yet determined the source of the blast.
An explosion occurred at 13:30 Jerusalem time today during an operational activity by a force from the IDF's Oz Brigade (commando formation) near the village of Arnoun in southern Lebanon. The military has not yet determined the source of the blast, according to a report from Amit Segal (N12). The incident is under investigation.
The event took place in an area where the IDF has conducted cross-border operations over recent weeks. The village of Arnoun, in the Nabatieh Governorate, lies near the Beaufort Castle and has been a zone of periodic military activity. No further details on casualties, the nature of the operation, or whether enemy fire was involved are available at this stage. The IDF's hesitation to attribute the explosion suggests a possible accident or friendly-fire incident, though this remains speculation — the military is not ruling out any cause.
The Zioneer has previously reported on IDF operations against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, including controlled explosions and artillery fire, but this particular incident involves a commando force and is not yet linked to any specific enemy action.
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