Two IDF soldiers moderately, lightly wounded, military evacuates several southern Lebanese villages

Two IDF soldiers moderately, lightly wounded, military evacuates several southern Lebanese villages

According to the IDF, two explosive drones detonated near the soldiers, leading to one soldier being lightly wounded and another being moderately wounded.

JERUSALEM, MAY 6: Two IDF soldiers were wounded on Wednesday when Hezbollah terrorists launched explosive drones and rockets towards troops operating in southern Lebanon.

According to the IDF, two explosive drones detonated near the soldiers, leading to one soldier being lightly wounded and another being moderately wounded.

The soldiers were evacuated to receive medical treatment, and their families were notified.

In a separate incident, the IDF announced that it had intercepted a hostile aircraft before it could cross into Israeli territory.

Also on Wednesday, the IDF Arabic Spokesperson ordered the evacuation of several towns and villages in southern Lebanon in an X/Twitter post.

IDF kills Hezbollah terrorists, strikes 25 targets over past day
The IDF killed several Hezbollah terrorists and struck multiple structures in southern Lebanon on May 5, 2026. (credit: IDF Spokesperson’s Unit)
The IDF killed several Hezbollah terrorists and struck multiple structures in southern Lebanon on Tuesday and approximately 25 Hezbollah targets over the past day, the military announced on Wednesday.

The targets included a weapons storage facility, structures used for military purposes, and additional terrorist infrastructure.