[48484] Two American soldiers missing during a military exercise in Morocco

Military drama in Morocco: two American soldiers missing

The U.S. Africa Command announced today, May 3, 2026, the disappearance of two American soldiers during a large-scale military exercise held in Morocco under the name "African Lion 26".

According to a report in Israel News Without Censorship, the U.S. Army confirmed the incident and began extensive searches to locate the missing persons. Simultaneously, it was reported that an official investigation into the matter has been opened. Additional media outlets, including Asaf Rozenzweig, News from the Big World and Current Security News, confirmed the details of the case.

The channel Suleiman & Blumenthal noted that forces are operating in the field in an attempt to trace the soldiers' movements. The channel is characterized by an editorial line that consistently criticizes the Biden administration and regional actors, but the current report is consistent with official reports.

In Israel Hayom, which is identified with right-wing positions and supports strong strategic relations with the U.S., they emphasized the "concern for their lives" of the missing soldiers in the Arab country, focusing on covering the event through the prism of the security of American forces in the region. So far, no further details have been published regarding the circumstances of the soldiers' disappearance, and reports of developments in the affair continue to emerge on various news channels, including News in Real Time.