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TRAGIC IN LEBANON: Four IDF Nachal Soldiers Killed in Southern Lebanon Fighting

Mar 31, 2026·2 min read

The IDF announced Tuesday morning that four soldiers were killed during combat operations in southern Lebanon, as fighting in the area continues.

Military officials released the names of three of the fallen servicemen.

  • Captain Noam Madmoni, aged 22, from Sderot, a team commander in the Nachal Reconnaissance Battalion (934th), Nachal Brigade, fell during combat in southern Lebanon.
  • Staff Sergeant Ben Cohen, aged 21, from Lehavim, a soldier in the Nachal Reconnaissance Battalion (934th), Nachal Brigade, fell during combat in southern Lebanon.
  • Staff Sergeant Maxsim Entis, aged 21, from Bat Yam, a soldier in the Nachal Reconnaissance Battalion (934th), Nachal Brigade, fell during combat in southern Lebanon.

The identity of the fourth soldier has not yet been released pending notification of the family.

The IDF also reported that one soldier was seriously wounded in the same incident, while a reservist sustained moderate injuries.

Both wounded individuals were transported to a hospital for treatment, and their families have been informed.

In a separate announcement issued Monday, the IDF said that Sergeant Liran Ben Zion was killed in combat in southern Lebanon.

Ben Zion, aged 19 from Cholon, served as a soldier of the 9th Battalion, 401st Brigade.

During that same incident, an armored corps officer was seriously wounded and evacuated to receive medical care, with his family also notified.