An Israeli soldier was seriously wounded in a drone strike from southern Lebanon, prompting immediate medical evacuation and notification of his family.
Jerusalem, 6 May, 2026 (TPS-IL) — An IDF (Israel Defense Forces) soldier was seriously wounded earlier today as a result of a strike by an explosive drone In Southern Lebanon.
The soldier was evacuated to receive medical treatment at a hospital, and his family has been notified.
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