The Israeli military reported that Capt. David Hazutt, 21, was killed in a clash with Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon on the night of June 27-28, 2026. The incident occurred near the Lebanese village of Deir Siriane, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
Another IDF soldier was lightly wounded in the same incident and has been evacuated for medical treatment. The IDF named Hazutt as the fallen soldier and expressed condolences to his family.
The clash marks an escalation in the ongoing tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border, where Hezbollah and Israeli forces have periodically engaged in skirmishes. The IDF stated that the incident is under investigation.
