An IDF soldier was moderately wounded in an encounter with Hezbollah operatives in southern Lebanon, Amit Segal (N12) reports. The operatives were eliminated during the incident. Further details on the time and location were not immediately available.
An IDF encounter with Hezbollah operatives at the Ali al-Taher Ridge in southern Lebanon, first reported Saturday afternoon, has been further detailed by journalist Amit Segal (N12) this evening, confirming that the operatives involved were eliminated. An Israeli officer was moderately wounded in the incident.
The encounter was initially reported by Nitzan Shapira (N12) at 14:18 Jerusalem time, stating that an IDF soldier was wounded in a clash with terrorists at the ridge. The IDF subsequently confirmed that several Hezbollah operatives were killed and an officer wounded. Further reports from Moriah Asraf and Doron Kadosh (N13/Army Radio) indicated that Commando Brigade forces were operating in the area, with dozens of Hezbollah terrorists trapped in underground tunnels beneath IDF positions.
The Zioneer has reported on multiple Hezbollah ceasefire violations in southern Lebanon. On June 26, a Hezbollah operative threw a grenade at IDF troops, wounding four soldiers. The IDF has stated that it will respond forcefully to any breach of the ceasefire.
The exact time of the encounter has not been specified, and the wounded officer's condition remains moderate. No further details have been released.
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