Israeli soldier killed in gunfight with Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon, IDF says

St.-Sgt. Ori Greenberg, 21 years old and from Petah Tikva, served in the Golani Brigade's Reconnaissance Battalion and was killed while operating under the 36th Division, aiming at expanding the IDF's security zone in southern Lebanon.

At approximately 2:10 a.m. on Thursday morning, soldiers from the Golani Brigade, including Greenberg, identified a number of terrorists in their operational area.

This led to an exchange of fire during which Greenberg was killed.

Another soldier was also injured in the shooting, but was provided medical treatment at the scene and did not need to be evacuated to the hospital.

As a signatory to the Adi organ donor card, Greenberg's family has donated his organs to save lives, according to his will.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent his condolences to the Greenbergs and said their son fell while defending Israel's northern border.

"My wife and I, together with all the citizens of Israel, share in the deep sorrow of the family of Golani Reconnaissance Unit fighter, Staff Sergeant Ori Greenberg, of blessed memory, who fell in battle in southern Lebanon," read a statement issued by Netanyahu.

"We extend our heartfelt condolences to Ori’s family. He fought with bravery and courage to defend our northern border. May his memory be a blessing."

Meanwhile, the military published footage of the Golani Brigade destroying over 200 terrorist infrastructure locations belonging to Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.

This includes at least two soldiers who were injured by mortar and rocket fire on Wednesday night.

Additionally, the IDF evacuated at least 15 soldiers suffering from hypothermia symptoms.