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Israel says soldier killed in south Lebanon fighting

Israel's military said Saturday that one of its soldiers died in combat in southern Lebanon, bringing its losses to 21 personnel since the war with Hezbollah began in early March.

Captain Maoz Israel Recanati, 24, "fell during combat in southern Lebanon," the military said, without providing additional information.

Since the war began, 20 Israeli soldiers and one civilian contractor have been killed.

Source: Agence France Presse


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