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4-person IDF tank crew, including battalion chief, killed by Hezbollah in south Lebanon

A Hezbollah attack on a tank in southern Lebanon killed a four-person crew. The casualties include a battalion commander and three staff sergeants. The IDF reports the strike was likely caused by a drone or anti-tank missile.

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The military released the names and ages of all four soldiers killed in the incident.

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  1. IDF Identifies All Four Soldiers Killed in Southern Lebanon Tank Attack

    A Hezbollah attack on a tank in southern Lebanon killed a four-person crew. The casualties include a battalion commander and three staff sergeants. The IDF reports the strike was likely caused by a drone or anti-tank missile.

    What's confirmed:

    • Four soldiers died after a suspected drone or anti-tank missile hit a tank in southern Lebanon early Friday morning.
    • The casualties include Lt. Col. Dor Gedalia Ben Simhon, 32, Staff Sgt. Nave Habshoosh, 20, Staff Sgt. Yoav Klein, 21, and Staff Sgt. Liav Kababia, 20.
    • The crew served in the 52nd Battalion of the 401st Armored Brigade.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Hezbollah claims it destroyed three Israeli tanks and killed soldiers in southern Lebanon.
    • Israeli airstrikes killed 24 civilians in Nabatieh district at dawn Friday.
    confidence 100%

  2. Hezbollah Strike Kills Four IDF Tank Crew Members

    A Hezbollah attack on a tank in southern Lebanon killed four Israeli soldiers. The dead include a battalion commander. Israel launched airstrikes in response.

    What's confirmed:

    • Four Israeli soldiers died in a Hezbollah attack in southern Lebanon.
    • The casualties include a tank battalion commander.
    confidence 100%

  3. Hezbollah Attack Kills 4 IDF Soldiers Including Battalion Commander

    A Hezbollah strike in the southern Lebanese village of Kfar Tebnit killed a four-person IDF tank crew. The casualties include Lt. Col. Dor Gedalia Ben Simhon, commander of the 401st Armored Brigade's 52nd Battalion. Israel has responded with airstrikes in southern Lebanon.

    What's confirmed:

    • Four IDF soldiers were killed overnight in a Hezbollah attack in the southern Lebanese village of Kfar Tebnit.
    • The deceased include Lt. Col. Dor Gedalia Ben Simhon, the 32-year-old commander of the 401st Armored Brigade's 52nd Battalion.
    • The strike targeted a tank and killed all four crew members.
    • Five soldiers were wounded in the same village hours after the initial attack.
    • Lebanon's health ministry reported at least 18 people killed by Israeli strikes.
    • The Israeli National Security Minister stated that all of Lebanon must burn.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The tank was struck by either an explosive drone or an anti-tank missile.
    • The incident occurred at approximately 12:20 a.m.
    confidence 95%