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Deadly blast in southern Lebanon wounds senior Israeli officer and troops
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100% right-leaningFirst reported by Now 14 · Jun 17, 2026
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What happened
An explosive device killed one Israeli soldier and wounded several others, including Col. Natay Oqashi, in A-Taybeh, southern Lebanon. The IDF later struck Hezbollah targets in the area. Earlier that day, an explosive drone injured five more soldiers in a separate incident in southern Lebanon.
- 01One soldier was killed and several wounded in A-Taybeh, southern Lebanon.
- 02Deputy 36th Division commander Col. Natay Oqashi was moderately wounded.
- 03The IDF struck several Hezbollah targets after the blast.
- 04A separate drone attack earlier wounded five Givati Brigade soldiers.
- 05Two soldiers were seriously wounded and evacuated to hospitals in Israel.
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