Seven more Israeli troops were killed in fighting in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, according to the Israeli military.
This most recent turn of events raises the death toll since the operation started to eight, according to CNN.
An commander and four soldiers from the Egoz Unit were reportedly “severely injured,” according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
But the Israeli Defense Forces did not specify where in southern Lebanon the casualties occurred.
Another soldier’s death was revealed earlier Wednesday by the IDF.
In three distinct announcements, Hezbollah claimed responsibility for targeting Israeli forces in southern Lebanon.
An Israeli unit reportedly crossed into Lebanon from 400 meters away before quickly withdrawing, according to the Lebanese army.