Israel reports troop deaths as Lebanon talks underway in Rome

JERUSALEM: Israel reported on Thursday (Aug 6) its first military fatalities in southern Lebanon in more than a month, after carrying out fresh strikes despite ongoing US-backed talks in Rome aimed at ending hostilities.The military identified the two reservists, who were killed in combat on Wednesday, as Major Harel B

At least one person was killed in the strikes, which came after two Israeli troops were killed and seven wounded in a blast in the south of the country.

Israel's military resumed strikes in southern Lebanon on Wednesday despite ongoing talks, blaming a ceasefire violation by militant group Hezbollah as state media reported at least one person killed. The fresh strikes, accompanied by the first evacuation warning in weeks, came as the United States led d