Israeli master sergeant killed in combat near Lebanon border despite ceasefire
The Israeli military announced the death of a master sergeant during combat operations near the border with Lebanon, despite a ceasefire in place since April 17. Israel's attacks on Lebanon since March 2 have killed 2,846 people and displaced over 1 million.
The Israeli military announced the death of a master sergeant during combat operations near the border with Lebanon, Asharq News reported early Monday. Despite a ceasefire in place since April 17, which was later extended to mid-May, the Israeli army continues to conduct daily strikes in Lebanon and exchange fire with the Hezbollah group.
Mounting casualties
Israel's attacks on Lebanon since March 2, soon after the Iran war began in late February, have killed 2,846 people, injured 8,693, and displaced over 1 million. Israel also maintains a so-called "buffer zone" on Lebanese territory.
Upcoming peace talks
The US is set to host peace talks between the two countries on May 14-15 in Washington, DC. The upcoming talks come amid continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon despite a US-mediated ceasefire announced on April 17 and extended until May 17.
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Hezbollah operations
Hezbollah has carried out drone and rocket attacks targeting Israeli soldiers and positions in southern Lebanon and northern Israel, citing Israeli violations of the truce. The group has claimed responsibility for recent attacks that have wounded Israeli soldiers.
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