Four Israeli Soldiers Killed in Hezbollah Drone Attack
In a tragic incident, four Israeli soldiers lost their lives due to a drone strike executed by Hezbollah at a military base near Binyamina, located in northern Israel. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the attack, which also left seven other soldiers seriously injured. All injured personnel were promptly evacuated to hospitals, and their families have been notified. The IDF is currently conducting an investigation into the incident, with names of the deceased to be released later.
This attack marks the deadliest confrontation since hostilities escalated between Hezbollah and Israeli forces on September 23. In response, Hezbollah has issued threats of further attacks if Israel continues its military operations in Lebanon.
Details of the Attack and Aftermath
The drone strike has raised significant concerns regarding security in the region. According to reports, the Magen David Adom (MDA) emergency services responded to the scene, treating a total of 67 injured individuals, with four in critical condition at the time of reporting. The IDF spokesperson emphasized the importance of refraining from spreading unverified information regarding casualties to respect the victims' families.
Preliminary investigations revealed that two drones were launched during the attack, with one intercepted while the other 'disappeared' from tracking before detonating. The reasons behind the drone's disappearance are still under scrutiny. Following the incident, alarms were activated in various settlements across the Western Galilee, although no alerts were reported in Binyamina at the time of the attack.
