Two IDF soldiers were killed and four others wounded during operational activity in Lebanon Wednesday evening, according to reports. The fallen were identified as Maj. Harel Birnstock, a company commander, and Master Sgt. Tamir Vaknin, a combat medic, both of Battalion 2855. The Gush Etzion Regional Council confirmed Birnstock's death, stating he was 34 years old from Nokdim.
Two IDF soldiers from Battalion 2855 were killed and four wounded in combat in Lebanon on Wednesday evening, according to reports from the field. The fallen were identified as Maj. Harel Birnstock, a company commander, and Master Sgt. Tamir Vaknin, a combat medic. The Gush Etzion Regional Council confirmed Birnstock's death, noting he was a resident of Nokdim and a grandson of a resident of Efrat. IDF operations in Lebanon have faced multiple lethal incidents in recent weeks, including Hezbollah IED attacks and tank strikes. The exact location and circumstances of this incident have not yet been officially detailed by the IDF.
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