“Israeli” army says two soldiers killed on Lebanon border

The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) said Monday two soldiers were killed on the border with Lebanon, as the military continues airstrikes and ground operations in Lebanon.

"Command Sergeant Major (res) Aviv Magen... fell during combat on the Lebanese border," the IOF said in a statement, without specifying when he was killed.

Master Sgt. (res.) Etay Azulay, was also announced dead, with no details provided. .

According to an initial IOF probe, the two soldiers were hit by mortar fire on the border; another soldier was seriously wounded in the incident.