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Israeli battalion commander, three soldiers killed, five injured in Lebanon
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Israeli battalion commander, three soldiers killed, five injured in Lebanon

ARY News · Jun 20, 2026, 8:12 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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  • Add ARY News on Google AAResize BEIRUT: An Israeli battalion commander and three soldiers were killed, while five others were injured during fighting in southern Lebanon, the Israeli military said.
  • According to the Israeli military, a suspected drone strike or anti-tank missile hit a tank commanded by Lt.
  • The military also said a drone attack severely wounded a reserve officer.

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Add ARY News on Google AAResize BEIRUT: An Israeli battalion commander and three soldiers were killed, while five others were injured during fighting in southern Lebanon, the Israeli military said.

According to the Israeli military, a suspected drone strike or anti-tank missile hit a tank commanded by Lt. Col. Dor Gedalia Ben Simhon, commander of the 52nd Battalion of the 401st Armored Brigade. The attack killed all four crew members inside the tank.

The military also said a drone attack severely wounded a reserve officer.

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