Israeli Soldiers Killed, UN Condemns Attacks on Peacekeepers

Three Israeli reserve soldiers were killed in Gaza when their Humvee hit a roadside bomb, as Israeli forces intensified operations in the northern region. The victims, part of the 5460th support unit, were identified as Master Sgt. Ori Moshe Borenstein, Maj. Netanel Hershkovitz, and Master Sgt. Tzvi Matityahu Marantz. In another conflict, Israeli forces have repeatedly fired at UN peacekeeper positions in southern Lebanon, injuring several personnel, including peacekeepers from the Sri Lankan and Indonesian contingents, which has drawn international condemnation. The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) reported that Israeli tanks targeted their observation towers, wounding peacekeepers. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and other international leaders have condemned these attacks as violations of international law. Meanwhile, hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah continue, with both sides engaging in cross-border fire.