Six Israeli troops killed in south Lebanon combat: army

The Israeli army said six soldiers have been killed in fighting in southern Lebanon Wednesday, making it the deadliest day for its troops since the start of ground operations in September. (AFP/File)
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Updated 13 November 2024
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Six Israeli troops killed in south Lebanon combat: army

  • The soldiers “fell during combat in southern Lebanon,” the army said

JERUSALEM: The Israeli army said six soldiers have been killed in fighting in southern Lebanon Wednesday, making it the deadliest day for its troops since the start of ground operations in September.
The soldiers “fell during combat in southern Lebanon,” the army said in a statement. Their deaths mean 47 Israeli troops have been killed in combat with Hezbollah since the start of ground operations on September 30.


Blasts heard over Tel Aviv: AFP journalist

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Blasts heard over Tel Aviv: AFP journalist

  • Dozen blasts from air defense systems intercepting missiles echo in the sky of Tel Aviv
TEL AVIV: Air raid sirens sounded and explosions were heard over the coastal Israeli city of Tel Aviv on Sunday as Israel and Iran exchange missile strikes, an AFP journalist reported.
The journalist heard a dozen blasts from air defense systems intercepting missiles echo in the sky of Tel Aviv.
One person has died in Israel since Iran began launching missiles at the country in response to a wave of US-Israeli attacks against the Islamic republic on Saturday.