In another incident in the same area, the brigade's observation unit identified armed terrorists who tried to attack the forces and were killed by sniper fire.
The IDF announced that out of the 105 soldiers that were killed since the start of the ground operations, 20 were killed in accidents.
Tensions with Hezbollah continue, as the IDF names three more fallen soldiers.
IDF fighter jets have struck Hezbollah infrastructure, including a rocket launcher used to aim rockets at Israel.
“There's no doubt in my mind about Israel’s victory," Lauren Friedman told the Jerusalem Post.
Satellite images have been taken recently, revealing the aftermath of the airstrikes from the IDF in Beit Hanoun and Atatra in the Strip.
• Over 1,400 Israelis and foreign nationals murdered • More than 5,300 wounded according to Health Ministry • Some 212 people kidnapped by Hamas
The soldiers manning the tower have received great support from their families and the rest of the population, who have sent them everything they may need and more, Lior said.
Pilots who do not return to service after this assessment risk facing discharge from the military.
During the joint exercise, the Israeli side activated all of the multi-layered defense systems that Israel uses.
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