Lone Soldier From Connecticut Killed in Southern Lebanon
Moshe immigrated to Israel from the United States, enlisted in the Paratroopers Brigade, and fought with bravery for the defense of the homeland.
Moshe immigrated to Israel from the United States, enlisted in the Paratroopers Brigade, and fought with bravery for the defense of the homeland.
Volansky was killed when an anti-tank missile was fired at a tank belonging to a Golani Brigade combat team operating in southern Lebanon.
Greenberg, who was leading the unit at the front of the formation, was hit during the exchange and was killed.
The crossing was targeted in order to disrupt Hezbollah’s logistics and prevent attacks against both Israeli civilians and Lebanese civilians caught in the fighting.
Forces from the 91st Division began targeted ground operations in southern Lebanon to dismantle Hezbollah launch sites, command posts, and other infrastructure used to attack Israel.
Damari was killed in the same incident that also claimed Sgt. First Class Maher Khatar, during fighting with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
Salami was responsible for advancing numerous artillery and rocket attacks against IDF forces.
During the operation, troops entered the home of Atwi Atwi, a senior figure in al-Jamaa al-Islamiyya, and detained him.
The IDF said it will continue to act to remove any threat to the State of Israel.
Terrorists at the sites were conducting firearms drills and additional training involving various weapons systems.
The strike eliminated a Hezbollah terrorist who also served in a Lebanese Army intelligence unit, as well as two additional terrorists.
The terrorist’s actions constituted a clear violation of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon.
The compound was used to coordinate local Hamas cells in Lebanon and to train terrorists in planning attacks against Israel.
Over the past week, IDF forces struck five Hezbollah targets and killed three terrorists in southern Lebanon.
Since the start of the month, twelve Hezbollah terrorists have been eliminated in IDF operations.
‘The activities of these terrorists posed a direct and serious threat to Israel and its citizens.’
The IDF said the operations were based on precise intelligence and aimed at preventing Hezbollah from strengthening its positions along the border.
The 188th Brigade Combat Team, under the command of the 36th Division, identified and dismantled weapons warehouses, destroyed underground facilities, and neutralized Radwan Force anti-tank squads in southern Lebanon.
