Israeli soldiers killed and wounded in fighting with Hezbollah in Lebanon

Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon intensified, resulting in multiple Israeli Defense Forces casualties. Several soldiers were killed, including Aviaad Elchanan Volansky, a U.S.-born soldier from Connecticut, and others were seriously wounded in clashes with Hezbollah.

The IDF reported the casualties came from anti-tank fire and rocket attacks. The fighting marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict along the Israel-Lebanon border.