Israeli Channel 12 announced the death of 21-year-old Sergeant Guy Lauder, a soldier from the Maglan unit, during armed clashes in southern Lebanon.
According to the channel, “Loader” was killed by friendly fire, and it indicated that the circumstances of this incident are currently under investigation by the responsible military authorities.
This announcement comes at a time when Israeli military operations are continuing in the southern Lebanon region, as Israeli media reports in recent days indicate the continuation of direct battles and clashes with Hezbollah elements, coinciding with the escalation of the pace of air strikes and ground clashes.
In a related context, Israeli media had previously acknowledged that there had been human losses among the army, including deaths and injuries, during the recent confrontations.
The announcement of the death of a soldier by friendly fire is an additional indication of the complexity of the field situation and the nature of the ongoing military operations in southern Lebanon.
