An Israel Defense Forces (IDF) officer was killed in action in southern Lebanon on Thursday, after an anti-tank missile fired by Hezbollah hit the tank he was in, north of the Litani River
The victim was identified as Captain Eitan Shmuel Lemberg, aged 21, from the moshav Mishmar HaShiv’a.
He served as an Armored Corps officer in the 75th Battalion of the 7th Armored Brigade.
The attack took place around 4 pm, and Israeli forces responded with air and artillery strikes against Hezbollah targets in the region.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu paid tribute to the young officer.
“Our hearts are broken by the fall of Captain Eitan Shmuel Lemberg, of blessed memory, who fell in combat in southern Lebanon,” said Netanyahu.
He highlighted Eitan’s bravery as a commander who led his soldiers on the front lines to protect Israel and sent condolences to the family.
Lemberg’s death comes a day after Israel and Lebanon agreed to a ceasefire proposal brokered by the United States.
The agreement called for Hezbollah to stop attacks, withdraw from southern Lebanon and disarm, with the Lebanese Army taking control of the area.
However, Hezbollah rejected the proposal and continued attacks.
With this loss, the total number of Israeli soldiers killed since the beginning of the War of Redemption – triggered by the Hamas massacre on October 7, 2023 – reaches 952, according to official IDF data.
Israel’s ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, reinforced that Israel will continue to defend its citizens and that Lebanon deserves a future free from the influence of terrorist organizations supported by Iran.
Published in 06/05/2026 09h29
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