An Israel Defense Forces reservist was seriously wounded after being struck by a landmine when his unit mistakenly entered an Israeli minefield during operations on the Lebanon border, the military said, adding that the incident was under further investigation.
The soldier was taken to a local hospital, which reported that his condition had improved and stabilized after he underwent surgery for his wounds. It was unclear on which side of the border the explosion occurred, nor whether the minefield was laid in the war against Hezbollah, which ended with a November 27 ceasefire that saw Israel withdraw from all but five points in south Lebanon.
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Source: The Times of Israel
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