Israeli Army Reports Five More Soldiers Killed

The Israeli army has reported the deaths of five soldiers in recent combat against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, bringing the total number of Israeli military fatalities since the onset of conflict on October 7, 2023, to 762. The fallen soldiers include Major (Res.) Dan Maori, Captain (Res.) Alon Safrai, and three Warrant Officers. The ongoing military operation, which began with airstrikes and escalated to a ground invasion on October 1, has met with strong resistance from Hezbollah forces. The violence has intensified since last month, with Hezbollah launching rockets into Israel in response to Israel's actions in Gaza. Over 5,000 Israeli soldiers have been reported injured since the escalation, with serious injuries accounting for a significant portion of that number. The situation remains critical, with continued clashes expected as both sides remain entrenched in their positions.