The incident is still under investigation, though it is suspected that the civilian was brought into Lebanon unlawfully.
Brigade Commander Col. Yaniv Barot described the ongoing operations as the most important task they’ll do in their lifetimes.
His family has been notified of his death, the IDF said. He was promoted from the rank of Corporal to Sergeant after his death.
All six soldiers were from Golani's 51st Battalion.
IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi called for a larger military on Wednesday, highlighting a haredi soldier's success story as he pushed for greater ultra-Orthodox integration into the forces.
The Golani are moving forward and dismantling Hezbollah as they dismantled Hamas in parts of northern Gaza.
The Defense Ministry has fully rebuilt the cafeteria at the Golani training base that was struck by a Hezbollah drone last week.
After several months of delay, Gallant tries to fast-track new drone defense ‘within months.’
"My son is hospitalized at Beilinson," Shuki explained. "He has relatively minor injuries, with shrapnel in his face, and he’s lost hearing in one ear."
The IDF announced the death of two soldiers who fell in combat in northern Israel.
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