
IDF 401st Brigade Commander Seriously Wounded in Hezbollah Drone Attack in Southern Lebanon
May 20, 2026·1 min read
⚠️ Despite the ongoing ceasefire restrictions in northern Israel, fighting continues in southern Lebanon.
The IDF says Col. Meir Biderman, commander of the 401st Armored Brigade, was seriously wounded after an explosive drone struck a building where he was staying in southern Lebanon.
A reserve combat officer was moderately wounded in the same attack, while another soldier sustained light injuries. Earlier in the day, several explosive drone incidents and clashes with Hezbollah terrorists were also reported in the area.
Despite the escalation, there has been no change to Israel’s current fire restrictions in the north.