An initial investigation into Brig. Gen. Manny Liberty's tenure as commander of Division 98 describes an incident over the weekend in which an Egoz commando unit ambushed a Hezbollah force that emerged from hiding to search for food. The engagement left an officer moderately wounded; the number of Hezbollah operatives killed remains unclear.
The incident, described in an initial investigation into the command of Division 98, occurred over the weekend. According to the report, an Egoz unit identified a Hezbollah force emerging from concealment to search for food. The unit opened fire, resulting in an officer being moderately wounded. The number of Hezbollah operatives killed is not stated. The investigation is the first of its kind since Brig. Gen. Manny Liberty assumed command of the 98th Division. The Zioneer has previously reported on multiple clashes between IDF forces and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon during the ceasefire period, including a grenade attack on June 26 and an IED strike on June 18. Casualty figures and the exact location of the ambush have not been disclosed. The report's status as an internal investigation suggests official confirmation may be pending.
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