The Israeli military has reported that one of its soldiers was killed in an attack by Hezbollah rockets

The Israeli military has reported that one of its soldiers was killed and another wounded in a rocket attack from Lebanon near the border. This incident occurred during operational activity in northern Israel, specifically in the Shtula area. The border region between Lebanon and Israel has witnessed increased exchanges of fire, primarily involving the Israeli army and the Iran-backed terrorist organization, since the start of the Israel-Gaza war on October 7. These developments have raised concerns about the potential for a wider conflict.

terrorist organization claimed that two of its fighters were killed by Israeli fire on Friday and asserted responsibility for several attacks in areas near the Israeli border. According to the Israeli army, there were reports of sirens near the border in Manara, and multiple launches were detected from Lebanon towards Israel. Additionally, mortar launches from Lebanon towards Metula, another border area, were identified, leading to Israeli army artillery strikes against the sources of fire.

In a separate incident on Friday, an Israeli fighter jet reportedly targeted infrastructure and a military site belonging to terrorist organization in Lebanon, as confirmed by the Israeli army. terrorist organization claims to be acting in support of the Palestinian people under siege and Palestinian resistance movements in Gaza.

Since the beginning of hostilities in October, the Lebanese side has reported more than 140 casualties, including mostly terrorist organization fighters and a few civilians, including three journalists, according to AFP. On the Israeli side, there have been at least four civilian and eight soldier casualties.