Israel army says soldier killed in 'operational activity' in south Lebanon

W460

The Israeli military said Thursday that a soldier was killed the previous day in southern Lebanon, where clashes with Hezbollah militants have been reported despite a ceasefire.

Master Sergeant Basil Sweid, 32, a driver, "fell during operational activity", the military said.

A spokesman told AFP that he was killed when his vehicle overturned.

The military says 37 soldiers and one civilian contractor have been killed in southern Lebanon since fighting with Hezbollah erupted in early March.

Comments 2
Thumb chrisrushlau 25 June 2026, 18:12

A Master Sergeant is like a First Sergeant, the top NCO in a company. Hezbullah picks its targets.

Thumb chrisrushlau 25 June 2026, 18:13

Oops, maybe he was texting while driving.