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Israel says it killed armed fighter in southern Lebanon

From Le Figaro · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • The Israeli army announced it killed an armed fighter in the Israeli-occupied sector of southern Lebanon.
  • The fighter was identified operating in the security zone near Majdal Zoun.
  • This incident occurs amidst ongoing tensions and sporadic strikes following a fragile ceasefire.

The Israeli army stated on Saturday that it had eliminated an armed combatant in the southern Lebanese sector it occupies. The military reported that soldiers identified a "terrorist" operating within the security zone in the Majdal Zoun area. After inspecting the sector, troops opened fire, resulting in the individual's death. The army did not immediately specify if the individual was affiliated with Hezbollah, the pro-Iranian Shiite movement.

identified a terrorist operating inside the security zone, in the sector of Majdal Zoun

— Israeli armyDescribing the operation in southern Lebanon.

According to the official Lebanese news agency ANI, an Israeli helicopter conducted a "wide search operation" in the vicinity of Majdal Zoun, firing five missiles towards the village. While ANI did not immediately report any casualties from this specific strike, it noted that an Israeli airstrike on the village of Mansouri had injured one person. The agency also reported artillery fire in other parts of the region.

conducted a wide search operation in the surroundings of Majdal Zoun and fired five missiles towards the village

— Lebanese news agency ANIReporting on Israeli actions in southern Lebanon.

Lebanon has not reported any immediate casualties related to the initial incident, but has acknowledged strikes and shelling in the area. The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah escalated on March 2, when Hezbollah attacked Israel to avenge the death of Iran's supreme leader, who was killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran on February 28. Israel responded with extensive bombing campaigns and a ground offensive, urging the evacuation of large parts of southern Lebanon.

Vengeance for the death of the Iranian supreme leader

— HezbollahStated reason for initiating conflict with Israel.

A fragile ceasefire took effect on June 21, following a memorandum of understanding signed between Tehran and Washington on June 17. This was followed by a framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel on June 26, aimed at achieving "lasting peace." Despite these agreements, Israel has indicated its intention to maintain troops in a zone extending up to ten kilometers from its border and continues to conduct periodic strikes.

lasting peace

— Lebanon and IsraelStated goal of a framework agreement.
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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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