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Israel says soldier killed near border with Lebanon


Footage released by Hezbollah shows an attack on Israeli armored tank in Qantara, Lebanon, in this screenshot taken from a video released on April 28, 2026. (Source: Hezbollah War Media/via Reuters)

SOUTH LEBANON — Israel's military said Monday that one of its soldiers had died in fighting near the border with Lebanon, bringing its losses to 18 personnel since the war with Hezbollah began in early March.

Sergeant Major Alexander Glovanyov, 47, "fell during combat near the Israel-Lebanon border", the military said. He died on Sunday.

Since the war began, one Israeli civilian contractor has also died in addition to the 18 soldiers.

Israel and Hezbollah have been trading fire in south Lebanon despite a "cease-fire" in place since April 17 in all but practice.

SOUTH LEBANON — Israel's military said Monday that one of its soldiers had died in fighting near the border with Lebanon, bringing its losses to 18 personnel since the war with Hezbollah began in early March.

Sergeant Major Alexander Glovanyov, 47, "fell during combat near the Israel-Lebanon border", the military said. He died on Sunday.

Since the war began, one Israeli civilian contractor has also died in addition to the 18 soldiers.

Israel and Hezbollah have been trading fire in south Lebanon despite a "cease-fire" in place since April 17 in all but practice.