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Israel army says soldier killed in south Lebanon

AFP , Saturday 18 Apr 2026

The Israeli military said on Saturday that a soldier was killed the day before in southern Lebanon, where a ceasefire came into effect earlier this week.

Displaced residents drive past destroyed buildings as they return back to the southern Lebanese city
Displaced residents drive past destroyed buildings as they return back to the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh. AFP

 

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The military did not provide other details.

Israeli news site Ynet said the incident occurred during an operation to clear structures in southern Lebanon, about 3.5 kilometres (two miles) from the border.

Despite a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon coming into effect at midnight local time on 16 April, Israeli forces have continued carrying out attacks. 

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