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IDF tank commander killed by external strike

IDF identifies second tank crew member killed in Hezbollah strike on Ali al-Taher hill.

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Saturday, 20 June 2026 at 17:05 UTC
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The IDF has identified and acknowledged the second name of the four tank crew members killed when a Merkava tank was destroyed during an attempt to advance towards Ali al-Taher hill in southern Lebanon. The incident, caused by a Hezbollah attack, also killed the 52nd Battalion commander and Staff Sgt. Yoav Klein, 21. Two other names remain unannounced. The IDF's admission confirms ongoing ground operations in Lebanon despite ceasefire claims.
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1h agoIsrael Defense Forces

IDF has now named three fallen soldiers: Staff Sergeant Yoav Klein, Lt. Col. Dor Gedalia Ben Simhon, and Sergeant First Class Nir Ben Ari, with two additional unnamed soldiers killed and three others wounded.

1h agoMannie's War Room

The IDF has now confirmed four soldiers killed in the attack, including Staff Sgt. Yoav Klein, and a military probe determined the tank was hit by Hezbollah fire, not a malfunction.

1h agoLebanese News and Updates

IDF identifies second crew member; two names still pending. The attack occurred during an advance on Ali al-Taher hill.

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