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IDF soldier killed, 3 injured in incident

An IDF reservist was killed and three other soldiers wounded by an explosive device in southern Lebanon after the ceasefire took effect.

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IDF soldier killed, 3 injured in incident
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An Israeli Defense Forces reservist was killed and three other soldiers wounded after an explosive device detonated in southern Lebanon on Friday, April 17, 2026. The troops, from the 226th Reserve Paratroopers Brigade, were searching a building in the village of Jebbayn for weapons when the blast occurred. The IDF identified the fallen soldier as 48-year-old Barak Kalfon. An initial investigation found the device was not remotely detonated, and two soldiers were moderately injured while one was lightly hurt.
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18 Apr@clashreport

The IDF has confirmed the soldier's death, identifying him as Master Sergeant (Res.) Barak Kalfon, 48, who succumbed to his wounds.

18 AprDocumenting Israel

The soldier has been identified as Command Sergeant Major (Res.) Barak Kalfon, 48, from Adi, serving in the 7056th Infantry Battalion, 226th Brigade.

18 AprMannie's War Room

The message provides new details on the incident location (Jebbayn village), the soldiers' activity (scanning a building for weapons), and the nature of the device (not remotely detonated).

18 Apr@Osint613

The casualty count has been updated from 3 wounded to 6 wounded, and the fatality has been identified as CWO (res.) Barak Kalpon.

18 AprFrente Militar y Geopolítico

The IDF identified the fallen soldier as 48-year-old reservist Barak Kalfon and specified the unit involved was the 226th Reserve Paratroopers Brigade.

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