An IDF soldier, Sgt. First Class Nir Ben Ari, was killed during an overnight operation in southern Lebanon. The fatality occurred during an effort to capture a strategic underground facility located beneath the Ali Taher ridge. In addition to the death, 13 other soldiers were injured during the Hezbollah attack. This incident follows a previous fatality identified as Staff Sgt. Yoav Klein. The operation focused on neutralizing critical terror infrastructure in the region. The IDF continues to engage Hezbollah forces in southern Lebanon. These casualties highlight the intensity of the ongoing conflict over strategic positions.