BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, June 28 | RKI.News | Source: Xinhua
Israeli military activities continued across southern Lebanon on Sunday despite a recently signed framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel aimed at establishing lasting peace and security.
Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported that Israeli airstrikes and drone attacks hit several areas, including Nabatieh al-Fawqa, Deir Siriane, Taybeh, and Baraachit.
The agency also reported that Israeli forces carried out explosions and set homes on fire in the border town of Khiam, while cluster munitions were fired toward Shebaa and Shouaya. No casualties were immediately reported.
Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces said in a statement that an Israeli officer, Captain David Hazutt, was killed and another soldier was wounded in southern Lebanon early Sunday.
Israel’s state-owned Kan TV reported that the incident occurred when a Hezbollah militant opened fire on an Israeli unit entering Deir Siriane during an inspection of a suspected building.
On Friday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Israel and Lebanon had reached a framework agreement for lasting peace and security following high-level talks in Washington.
The agreement calls for the implementation of a fragile ceasefire between the two sides, though hostilities have continued in border areas despite diplomatic efforts.