“Israeli” army says six soldiers killed in deadliest day of Lebanon fighting so far

The “Israeli” army said six soldiers have been killed in fighting in southern Lebanon Wednesday, making it the deadliest day for its troops since the start of ground operations in September.

The soldiers "fell during combat in southern Lebanon", the army said in a statement.

Their deaths mean 47 “Israeli’ troops have been killed in combat with Hezbollah since the start of ground operations on September 30.