In a recent escalation, five Israeli soldiers were killed in clashes with Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon during an anti-Hezbollah operation on Wednesday. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the deaths and reported that an additional 11 soldiers were injured in the skirmish, according to a statement released on Thursday, October 24.
While the IDF disclosed the identities of the deceased soldiers, further details regarding the circumstances of their deaths were not provided by Tel Aviv.
Since the commencement of ground operations in southern Lebanon, the IDF has faced increasing pressure from Hezbollah, with at least 27 Israeli soldiers reported killed in direct confrontations with the militant group.
In a separate statement, Hezbollah claimed to have killed over 70 Israeli soldiers, though they did not specify the timeline of these fatalities.
