Hezbollah Ambushes Israeli Soldiers Near Maroun al-Ras; 35 Injured, 4 Killed Evacuated by Helicopter

Oct 2, 2024, 10:31 AM

Israeli soldiers were ambushed by Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon near the town of Maroun al-Ras, resulting in casualties among the Israeli forces. The incident occurred as a group of Israeli troops attempted to infiltrate from Metula into southern Lebanon but were intercepted by Hezbollah's special operations unit, the "Redwan" Force. Reports indicate that at least 35 Israeli soldiers were injured and at least four were killed during the clashes. IDF helicopters, including four aircraft, were used to evacuate the wounded and dead soldiers from the area. The ambush also took place near the towns of Adaisseh and Kfarkela, with ongoing evacuation operations along the Lebanon-Israel border.