Idan Fooks
‘Israel’ announces death of soldier in southern Lebanon
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- ‘Israel’ says 19-year-old soldier killed in southern Lebanon
- Several soldiers injured in the same incident
‘Israel’ announced the death of a 19-year-old soldier who was killed during fighting in southern Lebanon, according to a military statement released Sunday.
The soldier was identified as Sergeant Idan Fooks from Petah Tikva, who served in the 77th Battalion of the 7th Brigade. The military said he was killed during combat operations, without providing further details on the circumstances of the incident.
Casualties and injuries
During the same incident, an officer and three additional soldiers were severely injured. Another soldier sustained moderate injuries, while one more was lightly wounded, the statement said.
All injured personnel were evacuated to hospitals for treatment, and their families have been notified.
Official response
The military said Fooks was posthumously promoted from the rank of corporal to sergeant. It added that it “shares the family’s grief and will continue to accompany them.”
The announcement comes amid ongoing cross-border tensions between ‘Israel’ and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
