Escalating Toll: Israeli Officer, Soldier Killed in South Lebanon

IQNA – An Israeli officer and a soldier were killed during the regime’s military aggression in southern Lebanon on Saturday, the Israeli army confirmed.

In a statement, the army said Capt. Shahar Gamla, 23, deputy commander of a company in the Egoz Unit of the Commando Brigade, died of wounds sustained during fighting in southern Lebanon.

It said Gamla was critically wounded in a drone attack several days earlier in southern Lebanon.

The Israeli regime’s army also announced the death of Sgt. Ohad Yaari, 21, a soldier in the Shaked Battalion of the Givati Brigade.

According to the statement, Yaari was killed in an accidental shooting in southern Lebanon.

The Zionist regime’s military said the circumstances surrounding the incident were under investigation.

The latest fatalities bring to 30 the number of Israeli soldiers killed since the outbreak of the conflict on Feb. 28, according to Israeli army figures.

The announcement came as the Israeli military offensive in Lebanon continued despite a fragile ceasefire that took effect on April 17 and was later extended until early July.

Source: Anadolu Agency