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Hezbollah Attack Near Nahariya Kills One, Injures Five on Israeli Naval Boat

Aug 25, 2024, 12:02 PM

An Israeli Dvora-class fast patrol boat was reportedly struck by Hezbollah off the coast of Nahariya, resulting in casualties. The incident involved a Hezbollah drone and an Iron Dome interceptor missile. The attack led to the death of 21-year-old Sgt. David Moshe Ben Shitrit, a sailor from the Israeli Navy's 914th Patrol Squadron. One sailor was killed and five were injured in the incident. The explosion occurred when an Iron Dome missile exploded above the vessel, causing fatal shrapnel injuries.