CROSSFIREARABIA – Lebanon is no walk-in-the-park for Israeli soldiers. They are being killed and maimed by Hezbollah soldiers at unimaginable rates, which shows there is facing stiff clashes and resistance there.
Saturday as confirmed by Hebrew sources, an Israeli officer and a soldier were killed following clashes with Hezbollah forces in south Lebanon. Other sources say at least four Israeli soldiers were also wounded.
Israel’s Channel 12 reported that the officer, a captain from the Egoz unit, died from wounds he received as a result of an explosive-laden drone that detonated in the south of the country which the Israel army is attempting to occupy.
Away from this, the Israeli army also announced, Saturday that one of its soldiers from the prestigious Givati Brigade also died during clashes in south Lebanon.
After military censorship the army released details of the soldier who was killed saying he was a sergeant, named Ohad Yaari and was 21 years old. And he may have died through an “accidental discharge of his weapon”. It said the incident was being investigated.
Hezbollah forces are continuing to attack Israeli military sites and vehicles in southern Lebanon and northern Israel. This is response to Israel’s violation of the ceasefire agreement that has been in effect since April 17 and extended until the beginning of July.
Since last 2 March around 29 Israeli officers and soldiers have been killed in southern Lebanon, including 16 since 17 April. What is noticeable as well, is that during this war more than 1245 Israeli soldiers and rank officers were wounded with 72 being in critical condition, 139 with moderate injuries as a result of direct fighting with Hezbollah forces.





