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Israel announces death of a soldier in a road accident


Israel announces death of a soldier in a road accident

Machinery operates, as the Lebanese Army opens a road, past buildings destroyed during the Israeli military campaign, in Dibbin, southern Lebanon June 4, 2026. (Credit: Reuters)

The Israeli army has announced the death of one of its soldiers, a member of the Golani Brigade, in southern Lebanon, killed in a road accident. "Sergeant First Class Bassel Soueid, 32," was the driver, the army said.

According to information from Israeli army radio, the accident occurred overnight near Robb Talathin, a village in the Marjayoun district located in the eastern part of the border strip occupied by Israel. In total, 37 Israeli soldiers and one contractor have been killed in southern Lebanon.

The Israeli army has announced the death of one of its soldiers, a member of the Golani Brigade, in southern Lebanon, killed in a road accident. "Sergeant First Class Bassel Soueid, 32," was the driver, the army said.

According to information from Israeli army radio, the accident occurred overnight near Robb Talathin, a village in the Marjayoun district located in the eastern part of the border strip occupied by Israel. In total, 37 Israeli soldiers and one contractor have been killed in southern Lebanon.