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IDF Announces Sgt. First Class Lidor Porat Killed in Southern Lebanon; Eight Soldiers Wounded

From Jerusalem Post · (1d ago) English Critical tone

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Sgt. First Class Lidor Porat, 31, was killed in southern Lebanon during combat.
  • He was part of a unit operating in Kafr Kila when a Hezbollah explosive detonated.
  • Four other soldiers were wounded in the incident, with one severely injured.

The Jerusalem Post reports with heavy hearts on the tragic loss of Sgt. First Class Lidor Porat, a brave soldier who fell in the line of duty in southern Lebanon. At 31, Porat was a dedicated member of the 7106th Battalion of the 769th Regional Brigade, serving on the front lines against Hezbollah.

His unit was engaged in operations in Kafr Kila when a devastating encounter occurred. A Hezbollah explosive, detonated by a military bulldozer, claimed Porat's life and left several other soldiers wounded. The IDF is meticulously investigating the circumstances surrounding the placement of the explosive and any potential violations of the existing ceasefire, underscoring the gravity of this loss.

during the incident in which Porat was killed, another soldier was severely wounded, four were moderately wounded, and four were lightly wounded.

— IDFThe IDF stated the casualties sustained during the combat incident in southern Lebanon.

This incident is a stark reminder of the ongoing sacrifices made by our soldiers to protect the State of Israel. The bravery and resilience of the IDF, even in the face of such devastating attacks, remain unwavering. Our thoughts are with the wounded soldiers and their families, and we pray for their swift recovery. The nation mourns Lidor Porat, a hero who gave his life for our security.

Porat and his unit had been operating in Kafr Kila when a D-9 military bulldozer ran over an explosive device belonging to Hezbollah, causing it to detonate

— Army Radio's Doron KadoshDescribing the circumstances of the explosion that killed Sgt. First Class Lidor Porat.
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