Lebanon army chief in Pakistan, funeral plans for soldiers killed by Israel
Summary
Lebanese soldiers killed in an Israeli attack will be buried on Sunday. Lebanon's army chief is visiting Pakistan as part of wider peace efforts amid ongoing fighting between Israel and groups in Lebanon, with many civilians harmed.Key Facts
- Three Lebanese soldiers, including a brigadier general, died in an Israeli strike on a military vehicle.
- Israel says it is investigating the attack.
- A ceasefire starting April 17 was supposed to stop fighting but Israel continued airstrikes, and Hezbollah responded with attacks.
- Over 3,500 people have been killed in Lebanon since fighting restarted on March 2.
- A conditional ceasefire was proposed but rejected by Hezbollah because it did not include them or require Israel to leave southern Lebanon.
- Lebanon’s army chief Rodolphe Haykal is visiting Pakistan, which is mediating talks between the US and Iran.
- Israeli airstrikes and artillery hits have targeted multiple towns in southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley.
- Lebanese health officials report deaths and injuries to civilians, including children, from these attacks.
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