Lebanese Soldier Killed by Hezbollah Bomb in Southern Lebanon Near Security Zone

A Lebanese army soldier was killed and two others were injured on Saturday when their vehicle detonated a bomb in southern Lebanon. The incident occurred in the al-Mansouri area within the security zone. The Israeli military stated that the explosive was not Israeli but was likely planted by Hezbollah. The IDF emphasized that Israeli forces had not been present in the area recently and that the Lebanese vehicle entered the zone without prior coordination with Israel, which is required under existing coordination mechanisms. Following the incident, the IDF urged civilians and forces in the area to avoid locations where Hezbollah poses a threat and to coordinate movements in advance to ensure safety.