The Israeli army announced today, Wednesday, the killing of 8 soldiers, including an officer, and the injury of 7 seriously, including an officer, in battles in southern Lebanon. The Hebrew Channel 12 said: "8 soldiers were killed in two battles with Hezbollah, and 35 were injured in the complicated rescue operation." For its part, the Israeli Broadcasting Authority said: "Hezbollah elements opened fire from close range, which led to this number of deaths." Source: National Iraqi News Agency