At least six Israeli soldiers were killed on Wednesday in southern Lebanon during fierce clashes with Hezbollah fighters, according to reports from the Israeli occupation military.

The confrontation escalated when Israeli forces stormed a building they had bombed earlier, assuming it was unoccupied. Upon entry, the soldiers were ambushed by Hezbollah fighters, resulting in the death of six soldiers and severe injuries to another.

These incidents come amid a larger-scale conflict between Israeli occupation forces and Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant group and political party. Hezbollah launched an offensive last month, and on Tuesday, the group reported that it had killed at least 100 Israeli soldiers and injured an estimated 1,000 since the beginning of hostilities.

Hezbollah has not publicly disclosed the number of its own fighters lost in the conflict. However, estimates suggest the group has suffered casualties ranging from hundreds to over 1,000 since the invasion began.

The conflict continues to escalate, with both sides sustaining casualties and the situation remaining volatile. Further details are anticipated as both Israel and Hezbollah reassess their strategies and deployments in the region. (ILKHA)