Israel says one soldier killed in Lebanon after vehicle overturned An Israeli military official said on Thursday that a soldier was killed in southern Lebanon after a vehicle had overturned. The official described the incident a
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25 June 2026 08:41 BST
An Israeli military official said on Thursday that a soldier was killed in southern Lebanon after a vehicle had overturned.
The official described the incident as an accident.
Earlier, the military said a soldier had died during "operational activity".
"The Foreign Ministry is conducting a situation assessment with the relevant authorities in Israel and is examining the options for assistance," the statement said.
The operation changed the course of history as it was the impetus for US President Donald Trump to pull out of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal shortly after the operation's results were revealed.
Reuters quoted National armaments director Urs Loher as telling a press conference that it would not be Israel's Arrow defense system.
Chief Sgt. First Class (res.) Basil Sweid, 32, from Peki’in, was a driver in the 75th Battalion of the 7th Armored Brigade. He worked on the Rambam Medical Center's administrative team.