Israeli Soldier Killed in Hezbollah Drone Attack in South Lebanon
Sergeant Liem Ben Hemo was killed and 15 other soldiers were injured following a series of Hezbollah drone and rocket strikes in southern Lebanon on April 30, 2026. The Israel Defense Forces responded by shelling launch positions and targeting Hezbollah infrastructure across the border. The incident represents a significant escalation in the northern theater, where 17 Israeli personnel have been killed since intensive hostilities with the Iran-backed group resumed in early March.