The IDF announced Monday that Sgt. Liran Ben Zion, 19, from Holon, a soldier in the 9th Battalion of the 401st Brigade, was killed during combat operations in southern Lebanon.
In the same incident, an armored corps officer was severely wounded, the military said. The officer was evacuated to a hospital for medical treatment, and his family has been notified.
Ben Zion’s family has been informed of his death.
Netanyahu offers condolences for fallen soldier's death
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered Ben Zion's family his condolences over the soldier's death later on Monday.
"Liran, of blessed memory, fought heroically on the front lines to defend our communities and our citizens against the Hezbollah terrorist organization," Netanyahu said.
"We embrace Liran’s family and share in their profound grief over this heavy loss. May his memory be blessed and cherished forever.”