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Two IDF soldiers from the engineering unit (Bahad 1) were seriously injured when a grenade was improperly thrown during a military operation in the village of Majdal Zoun in southern Lebanon. Both soldiers were evacuated to hospital, with one suffering severe injuries and the other moderate injuries.
The IDF is currently investigating the circumstances of the grenade throw and whether the blast caused additional casualties within the unit. The incident marks a concerning case of friendly fire during operational activity in the region.
In a separate incident on the same day, eight soldiers sustained light injuries in a vehicle accident during operations in southern Lebanon, highlighting ongoing operational risks in the theater.
Sources: www.israelhayom.co.il, Jerusalem Post, Ynet
Update 08:45: Two IDF soldiers were seriously and moderately wounded in a grenade incident during operations in southern Lebanon, with the military investigating the circumstances. Eight additional soldiers were injured in a separate traffic accident.