This morning, it was permitted to release information that four IDF soldiers were lightly injured last night (Wednesday) as a result of Hezbollah's anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) launches on the Lebanon border. Several hours later, Hezbollah released a video showing the missile hitting a tank traveling along the northern border road.
The IDF reported at around 03:00 in the morning: "A report was received of an ATGM launch towards an IDF force in the Shtula area and the border fence with Lebanon a short time ago. IDF forces are responding with artillery fire towards the source of the launch."
From Nahariya Hospital, it was reported: "During the evening and night hours, eight injured individuals were brought to the Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya (from two different incidents), all in light to moderate condition. One of the injured individuals was transferred to hospitalization at a medical center near his place of residence in the center of the country. They are all hospitalized in surgical and orthopedic departments."
In the past ten days, seven officers, soldiers, and civilians have been killed in confrontations between the IDF and Hezbollah on the northern border. Four officers and fighters were killed at the beginning of last week in a clash, and another fighter was killed by an anti-tank missile in the Araamsha area. A construction worker was killed by an anti-tank missile in Shtula, and IDF officer Amitai Granot was killed by a missile strike in Ramim Ridge. A naval fighter died yesterday in an operational accident during a patrol opposite the coast of Lebanon.
Yesterday, the IDF evacuated all residents of the northern area living in close proximity to the border (within 2 kilometers) due to the threat of anti-tank missiles. The IDF Chief of Staff, Herzi Halevi, visited the Northern Command yesterday and warned Hezbollah that if they make a mistake, they will be obliterated.
