20 IDF Soldiers Hurt in Separate Lebanon Incidents; 1 in Serious Condition, 2 Moderate

The IDF announced this morning (Thursday) that a soldier was seriously wounded after a mortar shell was fired at forces operating inside Lebanon. In the same incident, an officer and two additional soldiers were lightly wounded and were evacuated to a hospital for medical care. The families of all the wounded have been notified. Another combat officer was moderately wounded by shrapnel from our own forces' fire and was evacuated for further medical treatment.

The IDF Spokesperson additionally said that 15 soldiers were taken to the hospital suffering from hypothermia. One soldier is in moderate condition, and the others, including a female officer, were evacuated in light condition.

Two days ago, it was reported that the government is expected to approve the call-up of 400,000 reservists, against the backdrop of the expanded ground maneuver in Lebanon and the ongoing campaign against Iran. However, it was noted that the actual number is expected to be lower and is intended to allow flexibility in managing the reserve system.

It was also reported that Israel seeks to significantly expand the buffer zone in southern Lebanon. Against this backdrop, the IDF continued its operations on the ground, and during the week even destroyed another bridge over the Litani River as part of the effort to damage the organization's infrastructure.

Hezbollah claimed that yesterday it carried out 95 actions against IDF forces and launches toward Israeli territory. Later that night, the organization fired rockets toward central Israel, which triggered sirens in Gush Dan and the Sharon. In its claim of responsibility, the organization said the targets of the barrage were the Kirya in Tel Aviv and \"the Dolphin intelligence base in the city\".