Six Israeli soldiers were injured in southern Lebanon following Hezbollah attacks and an operational accident, according to the Israeli military. The incidents occurred in three separate events, leaving three soldiers in serious condition. Two soldiers were wounded by anti-tank fire, three by a drone strike, and one in an operational mishap.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered an expansion of military operations in southern Lebanon. In a video statement from the Northern Command, he said the decision was made in response to Hezbollah’s continued rocket attacks and the growing security risks along the border.

The developments mark an escalation in cross-border hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, with both sides citing security concerns as justification for their actions.