Fighting near Deir Serjane
In a statement, Hezbollah said it repelled Israeli troops attempting to advance near the village of Deir Serjane, in an area controlled by Israeli forces, which have drawn a so‑called 'yellow line' along southern Lebanon.
Hezbollah fighters “opened fire on an enemy force and engaged in fierce clashes, causing injuries among enemy ranks,” the group said.
Israeli army confirmation
The Israeli army confirmed the incident, saying two Israeli soldiers were lightly wounded in close‑range fighting with Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon.
“They were evacuated to hospital to receive medical treatment,” the army said.
Bombardments and alleged ceasefire violations
Hezbollah also claimed responsibility for a series of attacks against Israeli military positions in southern Lebanon, saying the operations were carried out in retaliation for what it described as Israeli violations of the ceasefire.
Lebanon’s official National News Agency reported that the Israeli air force bombed more than 20 locations in southern Lebanon on Monday, including communities from which residents had been ordered to evacuate earlier in the day.
Lebanese army casualties
The Lebanese army said that an officer and a soldier were lightly wounded in an Israeli air strike on the town of Kafra while travelling between two military bases in a military vehicle.
Ongoing operations despite truce
Despite the ceasefire that officially came into effect on 17 April and was extended until mid‑May, Israeli forces have continued air strikes, mainly in southern Lebanon.
Israel has established a 10‑kilometre‑deep buffer zone, separated from the rest of Lebanon by a 'yellow line,' barring access to civilians and the press while carrying out demolition operations.
According to figures from Lebanon’s Ministry of Health, Israeli military operations since 2 March have killed around 2,700 people and wounded more than 8,200 others.
Source: CNA