Two Israel Defense Forces reservists were killed and four others injured when a booby‑trapped house exploded during a search operation in the southern Lebanese village of Majdal Zoun. The blast collapsed the building, causing the casualties.
According to JPost.com – The Jerusalem Post, an explosive device detonated as the reservists entered the booby‑trapped residence. The explosion caused the structure to collapse, resulting in two deaths and four injuries among the Israeli troops. No further details about the identity of the soldiers or the cause of the booby‑trap have been released.
The incident comes amid ongoing tensions between Israel and Lebanese militias in the southern border region, where IDF forces conduct search and clearance operations to counter perceived threats.