Three Lebanese soldiers were tragically killed by an Israeli strike on the Ain Ebel-Hanin road in the country’s south, as reported by Lebanon’s army on Sunday. This incident marks a somber development in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
Since the outbreak of the latest conflict, a total of eight Lebanese army troops have lost their lives, with an additional sixteen off-duty soldiers also falling victim to the violence, according to a Reuters tally. The Lebanese Armed Forces, however, have maintained a neutral stance and have refrained from direct involvement in the hostilities.
During Israel’s ground invasion of Lebanon on September 30, Lebanese army personnel strategically withdrew from the border areas and relocated to barracks in the border villages, as confirmed by a Lebanese security source. Despite initial reports suggesting a complete withdrawal, the Army Command later refuted these claims.
Efforts to seek a response from the Israel Defense Forces regarding the incident are currently underway. The loss of these soldiers serves as a stark reminder of the human toll exacted by the escalating tensions in the region.
