- Two Israeli soldiers were killed and four others seriously injured when an explosive device blew up in southern Lebanon on Wednesday.
- In response to a 'blatant violation' of the ceasefire by Hezbollah, the Israeli military launched retaliatory strikes in Lebanon.
- The Lebanese health ministry reported that one man was killed and 12 others injured in a strike in Tibnin.
- The Israeli military issued its first evacuation order in southern Lebanon since 14 June, specifically for Mansouri.
- Strikes were reported in Mansouri, Majdal Zoun, and Burj al-Shamali, with eight injured in Burj al-Shamali.
- The incident occurred amid US-sponsored talks in Rome aimed at maintaining the ceasefire that ended the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
- The two soldiers killed were the first Israeli military fatalities in Lebanon since 28 June, with an IED explosion reported.
- The mayor of Mansouri reported that Israeli warplanes carried out four strikes on buildings, causing extensive damage and triggering displacement.
Two Israeli soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon on Wednesday when an improvised explosive device detonated during an operation targeting Hezbollah infrastructure. This incident marks the first Israeli military fatalities in Lebanon since June 28. The soldiers were part of a unit conducting operations in the town of Majdal Zoun when the explosion occurred.12689
In response, the Israeli military launched retaliatory strikes across southern Lebanon, which resulted in at least one fatality and numerous injuries among civilians. The Lebanese health ministry reported that a strike in the town of Tibnin killed one man and injured 12 others. The strikes also affected several towns, including Mansouri, where the military issued its first evacuation order since June 14, signaling a significant escalation in hostilities.45
The evacuation order came as Israeli and Lebanese officials participated in US-sponsored talks in Rome aimed at maintaining the ceasefire established after previous conflicts. The Israeli military described its actions as a response to a “blatant violation” of the ceasefire by Hezbollah, indicating a deteriorating security situation in the region. The mayor of Mansouri reported extensive damage from Israeli airstrikes, leading to a wave of displacement as families fled towards Tyre, the largest city in southern Lebanon.7101112
“The strikes triggered a wave of displacement,” the mayor stated, highlighting the humanitarian impact of the military actions. As tensions rise, the situation remains precarious, with ongoing military operations and civilian casualties.
“The strikes killed at least one person and injured 12 in Tibnin, where the Lebanese health ministry said a prayer hall at a cemetery was hit. The escalation came as Israeli and Lebanese officials attended US-sponsored talks in Rome aimed at preserving the ceasefire.”
BBC
