Fatal Incident Involving Israel Navy Soldier Amid Drone Intercept

An Israel navy soldier was killed and two others were wounded during combat in northern Israel. The incident occurred on a naval vessel offshore as an interceptor from Israel's Iron Dome aerial defense system engaged a drone fired by Hezbollah.

An Israel navy soldier was killed and two others wounded during combat in northern Israel, according to an official military statement on Sunday.

The specific circumstances of the soldier's death were not disclosed, but Israeli media suggested that it occurred on a naval vessel offshore. The incident happened as an interceptor from Israel's Iron Dome aerial defense system was engaging a drone reportedly launched by Hezbollah.

(With inputs from agencies.)