An Israeli soldier was killed and six others were wounded in a Hezbollah drone attack in southern Lebanon on Sunday morning, the IDF announced.
The fallen soldier has been identified as Sgt. Idan Fooks, 19, of the 7th Armored Brigade’s 77th Battalion, from Petach Tikvah.
According to the Israel Defense Forces, the attack involved explosive-laden drones launched by Hezbollah targeting troops operating in the southern Lebanon town of Taybeh.
In the same incident, an officer and three additional soldiers were seriously wounded. One soldier sustained moderate injuries, while another was lightly hurt. All wounded troops were evacuated to hospitals for treatment, and their families have been notified.
The IDF further revealed that during the evacuation of the injured, Hezbollah launched two additional explosive drones toward the forces. One drone was successfully intercepted, while the second struck near the troops but did not cause further casualties.
Hezbollah later claimed responsibility for the attack, stating it was carried out in response to what it described as Israeli violations of the ceasefire.
Sgt. Fooks is the third Israeli soldier to be killed in southern Lebanon despite the ongoing ceasefire in the region.
(YWN World Headquarters – NYC)
