Two Israeli soldiers killed in southern Lebanon explosion as Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire holds
Two Israeli soldiers were killed and four others seriously wounded in an explosion in the village of Majdal Zoun, southern Lebanon. The Israeli military reported that the explosion occurred as soldiers entered the site, though the nature of the explosive remains under review. This event marks the first Israeli death since the shaky truce between Israel and Hezbollah began nearly two months ago. During the same period, the Israeli military launched strikes in southern Lebanon, responding to Hezbollah's violation of the ceasefire. An Israeli airstrike in the town of Tebnine killed one person and injured 11 others. The Lebanese Health Ministry reported that the Israeli military is targeting Hezbollah infrastructure while also carrying out mass demolitions in occupied areas. Negotiations between the Lebanese government and Israel continue in Rome. The two sides are discussing the implementation of pilot zones where the Lebanese army takes control in exchange for Hezbollah's disarmament. While the Lebanese government seeks a quicker Israeli withdrawal, Israel remains focused on dismantling Hezbollah's infrastructure.