An Israeli officer was killed and three soldiers were injured in an operational incident in southern Lebanon

Tel Aviv - Ofoq News - The Israeli army announced, this evening, Thursday, that an officer was killed and three soldiers were injured during an operational incident that occurred in southern Lebanon.

The Israeli army spokesman said that the dead man was Captain Eliav Haim Chvalmos, 21 years old from Haifa, a combat officer in the 603rd Battalion of the 7th Brigade.

According to Israeli media, the accident occurred during an operational activity of the Israeli army in the Litani area in southern Lebanon, when a Hummer military vehicle overturned.

The accident led to the death of the officer, while three other soldiers were injured, described as minor, and were transferred to receive medical treatment.

The Israeli army announced that the investigation into the circumstances of the incident is continuing, while the families of the soldiers and the officer have been informed of the incident.

This comes at a time when Israeli forces continue their military activity in areas of southern Lebanon, amid continuing tension and military operations in the region.