Eight Israeli soldiers were killed after being ambushed by Hezbollah militants during Israel’s ongoing ground invasion of Lebanon, the IDF confirmed.
The incident marks a significant loss for Israeli forces, coming a day after the ground operation began. Seven other soldiers were seriously injured in the clashes, with their families notified.
The soldiers, from the elite Aguz commando unit, were struck by anti-tank missiles and mortars in southern Lebanon.
Two soldiers from the Golani patrol unit, as well as one of the injured, were hit by rocket fire. The attack took place in a village where Hezbollah militants had set up an ambush inside a building.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his condolences, stating, “We are in the midst of a difficult war with the Iranian axis of evil, which seeks to destroy us. We will stand together and, with God’s help, we will prevail.”
This assault on Lebanon is a direct result of Israel’s aggression in Palestine, where ongoing support for the Palestinian cause by Lebanon-based Hezbollah has led to increased Israeli hostilities.
Since October 7, 2023, at least 41,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces, a grim toll that has fueled outrage across the region.
Israel’s actions are not limited to Lebanon and Palestine; its involvement in Syria has also drawn severe criticism, with repeated airstrikes targeting Syrian infrastructure under the pretext of combating Iranian influence.
These strikes have led to widespread civilian casualties, deepening the humanitarian crisis in a country already ravaged by civil war.
Further accusations have been made against Israel for backing military actions in Yemen, where its support for Saudi-led coalitions has contributed to the devastation of the country.
Yemen has been plagued by war crimes, with civilians bearing the brunt of the conflict through airstrikes, blockades, and famine, exacerbated by external interventions.