Four IDF soldiers wounded in explosion on Lebanese side of border

Four IDF soldiers were wounded by an unidentified explosion just inside the Lebanese side of the western border with Israel during operations related to securing the border.

The IDF is still reviewing what caused the explosion but did not say anything about any active threat or attack posed by Hezbollah.

In the absence of an active exchange with Hezbollah, the most likely candidates for an explosion would be a landmine or some form of improvised explosive device.

One of the soldiers is badly wounded, two are moderately wounded, and one is lightly wounded.

The soldiers, from the Sayeret Golani, Yahalom, and Egoz battalions of IDF Division 146, were evacuated by helicopter after being given potentially life-saving medical assistance in the field. 

What are Israeli soldiers doing at the Lebanese border?

There have been reports of Israeli activities alongside the border to clear Hezbollah positions, weapons, and to better prepare for the future defense of the border.