Four Israel Defense Forces soldiers were killed and several others wounded during intense combat with Hezbollah operatives in southern Lebanon, the military confirmed.

The fallen soldiers have been identified as Captain Noam Madmoni, 22, of Sderot

Sergeant Ben Cohen, 21, of Lehavim

and Sergeant Maxsim Entis, 21, of Bat Yam.

All members of the Nahal Reconnaissance Unit. The name of a fourth soldier killed in the same incident has not yet been cleared for publication.

In addition to the fatalities, one soldier remains in serious condition, while two others, including a reservist, sustained moderate injuries.

According to a military source, the confrontation began at approximately 6:30 pm when Nahal reconnaissance forces identified Hezbollah terrorist cells operating in the area. A close range firefight quickly erupted, with Israeli forces returning fire and confirming hits on the terrorists.

As troops worked to evacuate the wounded toward a designated landing zone, Hezbollah operatives launched an anti tank missile at the forces. No additional casualties were reported from that strike.

Israeli forces responded with a coordinated assault, including heavy gunfire, tank shelling, and airstrikes targeting the террорист elements.

May their memories be a blessing forever.