BEIRUT: An Israeli soldier was killed and three others wounded, on Saturday when their army outpost was hit by a Hezbollah drone, Arab media reported.
The drone was reportedly launched from Lebanon struck a convoy sheltering the troops in the Margaliot part of northern Israel.
As per Arab media the Israeli military has often used explosive drones in the last 70 days to target sites in the border region.
Earlier, top US officials have criticized Israel for attacks on the Lebanese army over the last two months, CNN reported on Friday. According to CNN, the Israeli troops have struck Lebanese army positions over 34 times since October 7, including with artillery fire, small arms, drones and helicopters.
Israeli Soldier killed in Drone Attack
CNN quoted several top US officials as saying the attacks are “unacceptable”. One senior US official said that Washington believes the intention of some strikes has been less clear and more junior level Israeli forces may not be exercising restraint.
The incidents have frustrated US authorities as Washington believes the Lebanese army will need to be part of any eventual diplomatic solution to quiet the current violence in the region, CNN reported.
Sirens sounded in the area after two drones were believed to have entered into Israel. In a statement, Hezbollah said that it had targeted an army site in Margaliot with “two attack aircraft.” Israeli army spokesman Avichay Adraee confirmed said on social media that a drone launched from Lebanon was found after falling in the Margaliot region.
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In a statement, Hezbollah’s military media said that its men spotted Israeli forces entering two homes in the Al-Manara settlement on Saturday, and targeted the dwellings with “appropriate arms, causing direct hits and leaving the troops either dead or injured.” Arab media reported 3 airstrikes by Israeli aircraft on Jabal Blat sector.
The Israeli military conducted eight airstrikes targeting the Al-Raheb region in Aita Al-Shaab, Salhaneh, Jabal Blat, Khallet Warde, and Ramyah.
Hezbollah also attacked Israeli soldiers sheltering in a bunker in Baraka Risha site with a missile early on Saturday.
