Israeli soldier killed in southern Lebanon

An Israeli military captain, 21-year-old David Hazutt, was killed in combat in southern Lebanon, the military announced. Hazutt, a platoon commander, died in a battle described as occurring when soldiers entered a suspicious building in the Deir Seryano region.

According to a separate military statement, the soldiers encountered a "Hezbollah terrorist" inside the building. During the confrontation, another Israeli soldier sustained minor injuries. The military spokesperson added that following the incident, soldiers initiated a search for the operative and struck targets in the area.

Lebanese state news agency later reported a new Israeli attack targeting the outskirts of the towns of Deir Seryano and Taybe in southern Lebanon. The Israeli military confirmed that the terrorist was located in one of the buildings near the clash site and was subsequently eliminated by the soldiers.

With Captain Hazutt's death, Israel's military casualties have risen to 38 soldiers and one civilian.

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