Harel Birenstock, a 34-year-old reservist from Nokdim, was killed in fighting in southern Lebanon, according to an announcement by the Gush Etzion Regional Council on Wednesday evening.

Birenstock’s death was reported by the regional council, which identified him as a resident of the Gush Etzion community of Nokdim. The announcement described him as having fallen in battle in southern Lebanon.

The report adds to the Israeli military fatalities connected to fighting in the region. Further details about the circumstances of Birenstock’s death were not included in the available announcement.