Israeli soldier killed, nine wounded in south Lebanon blast as Hezbollah warns violations will be met with response.
Key Developments
- Israeli reservist killed, nine soldiers wounded in IED explosion in southern Lebanon.
- Second soldier killed in similar incident a day earlier.
- Israeli media describe escalation as “bloody weekend”.
- Hezbollah warns any violations will be met with response.
Israeli Casualties in South Lebanon
An Israeli reservist soldier was killed, and nine others were wounded on Sunday after an improvised explosive device detonated in southern Lebanon, according to Israeli military statements and media reports.
The soldier, identified as part of the 7106th Battalion of the 769th ‘Hiram’ Regional Brigade, was killed when an engineering vehicle struck the device during operations in occupied Lebanese territory.
Troops securing the vehicle were caught in the blast, resulting in multiple casualties, with the wounded evacuated by helicopter.
According to Al Mayadeen, the Israeli army confirmed that Sergeant Lidor Porat was killed in the incident, while nine others were wounded, including one seriously.
Israeli media also reported that another reservist was killed a day earlier in a similar explosion in the village of Jebbayn.
The soldier, identified as Barak Khalfon, was reportedly part of a unit inspecting a building when an explosive device detonated, wounding three additional soldiers.
Israeli media described the developments in southern Lebanon as a “bloody weekend.”
Hezbollah: Violations Will Be Answered
Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem said on Saturday the group remains on alert despite the ceasefire, warning that any Israeli violations will be met with a response.
“A ceasefire means a complete halt to all hostile actions,” Qassem said, stressing that the Resistance does not trust the Israeli side and will maintain field readiness.
‘All Lebanon is Its South’: Hezbollah Leader Sets Five Conditions for Next Phase
He added that the ceasefire “is not one-sided” and must be respected by both parties.
Qassem outlined conditions for the next phase, including a full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory, a halt to aggression across land, air, and sea, and the return of displaced residents.
Growing Israeli Concern
Israeli analysts and officials have raised concerns over continued losses.
According to I24, former Military Intelligence official Jack Neria questioned how long Israel could sustain ongoing casualties, stating that Hezbollah “emerged stronger from the war” and continues to represent resistance.
The incidents come amid increasing criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the war.
In northern Israel, the municipality of Kiryat Shmona has rejected the ceasefire agreement, describing it as an “abandonment agreement” and accusing the government of failing to ensure security.
Israeli analysts have also described the current situation as a “grave political and media failure.”
(PC, Al Mayadeen, I24, Israeli media)
“media failure”?? The Zionist regime isn’t worrying about “winning” (no idea what that means to the Zionist cult) but fretting about a telegenic Hezbollah or an “IDF” getting their asses served? Personally, Hezbollah looks good!