Tel Aviv, June 18 -- An Israeli soldier was killed in Lebanon when an improvised explosive device (IED) struck a vehicle during combat, it was cleared for publication on Thursday morning.

The Israel Defence Forces identified him as Master Sergeant (Res.) Alexander Filin, 29, from Haifa, who served in the headquarters of the IDF's 36th Division. Seven additional IDF soldiers were injured in the incident, including the deputy commander of the 36th Division, a colonel. Three soldiers were moderately injured and four sustained light injuries. All were evacuated for medical treatment.

According to the IDF, the incident occurred during operations in southern Lebanon when explosive devices were activated against troops. Four soldiers were woun...