An Israeli strike on a vehicle in southern Lebanon killed three soldiers, Beirut's military said Saturday, days after the countries agreed to a conditional truce during talks in the United States. The Israeli military confirmed hitting a vehicle and stated that the incident is being reviewed.
According to reports, the airstrike killed nine people total, including Lebanese army officers. Three members of Lebanon's army were killed in the country's south. The incident occurred after a ceasefire deal had been established.
Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun called the strike "a flagrant violation to Lebanese sovereignty and international" agreements, according to NPR. Lebanon has accused Israel of undermining ceasefire efforts following the airstrike.
Israel invaded Lebanon and occupied parts of the country to fight Hezbollah, an Iran-backed armed group, according to The New York Times. The military offensive has drawn in others beyond the intended target, the outlet reported.
The strike comes at a sensitive moment for diplomatic efforts in the region. The conditional truce had been agreed to during talks in the United States, according to Newsmax. The circumstances surrounding the strike and the status of the ceasefire agreement remain subjects of ongoing review by the Israeli military.
No right-leaning sources provided additional context beyond the initial report of the strike and the truce agreement. Left-leaning sources emphasized the broader context of Israel's military operations in Lebanon and the potential impact on ceasefire negotiations.
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