An Israeli soldier was killed and seven others wounded in southern Lebanon after an explosive device detonated near a military command post, according to Israel's public broadcaster. The incident occurred amid continued tensions along the Lebanese-Israeli border despite a recent understanding between Washington and Tehran aimed at ending hostilities.
The incident, reported near the Litani River, comes as Israel has continued its attacks along the Lebanese-Israeli border despite a US-Iran deal that includes Lebanon.
An Israeli flag covers a part of a damaged building in southern Lebanon seen from northern Israel. / AP An Israeli soldier was killed and seven others wounded in southern Lebanon after an explosive device detonated near a military command post, Israel's public broadcasterThe incident occurred around 5 pm on Wednesday as troops from the Givati Brigade were moving on foot near a forward command post of the deputy commander of the 36th Division, the report said.
The report cited the Israeli military as saying that what it described as an "enemy device" detonated near the force close to the Litani River, wounding seven soldiers with shrapnel. The injured were evacuated by helicopter to hospitals. The incident came amid continued tensions along the Lebanese-Israeli border despite a recent understanding between Washington and Tehran aimed at ending hostilities following attacks launched by Israel and the US against Iran on February 28.
Philippine Senate impeachment court begins proceedings against Vice President Sara DuterteIranian officials have repeatedly said that halting Israeli military actions across regional fronts, particularly in Lebanon, is among the key objectives of a memorandum of understanding signed by the Iranian and US presidents on Wednesday. Israel continues to occupy areas in southern Lebanon, some for decades and others since the latest conflict between the two sides.
During the recent military campaign, Israeli forces advanced more than 10 kilometres into Lebanese territory. Israel’s offensive since March 2 has killed more than 3,820 people, injured over 11,850 others and displaced over 1 million in Lebanon according to local authorities. Philippine Senate impeachment court begins proceedings against Vice President Sara DuterteRutte insists US remains 'fully committed' to NATO despite force shiftPakistan to repatriate Iranian seafarers rescued, intercepted at sea
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