Jerusalem, 31 March, 2026 (TPS-IL) — The IDF’s (Israel Defense Forces) Infantry Nahal Brigade combat team is operating under the command of its 162nd “Steel” Division in the western sector in an attack to gain operational control in southern Lebanon. The following is the breakdown of events that transpired overnight during which three IDF soldiers were killed.
* Yesterday (Monday), at around 6:30 PM, Nahal Infantry Reconnaissance special forces unit soldiers identified terrorist squads and what was described as a “short-range” encounter developed.
* During the encounter, an exchange of fire developed between the forces and the terrorists. The forces returned fire, and the terrorists were identified as having been hit.
* Also during the encounter, fighters were wounded and at the same time, the forces began evacuating casualties to a designated landing site.
* During the evacuation operations, the terrorists fired an anti-tank missile at the forces, without additional casualties.
* The forces returned fire, with tank fire and air strikes at the terrorists.