The strike came after a weekend of repeated Hezbollah attacks on northern Israel.

'Alexander volunteered for reserve duty out of deep commitment and a sense of mission to defend the State of Israel,' the statement said.

An IDF tank operating in the area had become immobilized, and as the crew worked to fix the issue, Hezbollah launched an explosive drone that detonated beside the vehicle.

The rocket caused minor injuries and sparked an investigation amid mounting regional tensions.

The IDF vowed to enhance defenses against Hezbollah’s drone threat.

Northern residents express relief tunnel was discovered before it could be used for terror. 'The outcome could have been catastrophic.'

The family will be housed at least temporarily in a local hotel.

Rambam added that another 12-year-old boy who was lightly injured is expected to be discharged in the next few days.

'Hezbollah leadership will decide on the size and manner of response to every possible attack,' Hezbollah official says.

Residents of the Druze town of Majdal Shams grieved the death of 12 children in a Hezbollah rocket attack on Saturday.