Despite not being involved in the ongoing Israeli invasion, more and more Lebanese soldiers are being killed in Israeli airstrikes, particularly in Southern Lebanon. Today, an Israeli airstrike targeted an army post in the southern village of Sarafand.
At least three Lebanese soldiers were slain in the strike, and a number of others wounded. Including both soldiers and civilians in the surrounding area, the Lebanese Health Ministry has reported at least 17 people wounded.
It is the second Israeli airstrike targeting an army post in just the last two days. On Sunday, they attacked an army post in the town of al-Mari, killing two soldiers. The Israeli military never explained that attacked, nor have they yet commented on today’s strike.
The timing makes hope of an imminent ceasefire look even more remote. Lebanon and Hezbollah have both agreed to a ceasefire. Israel has yet to make public their decision, and if anything seem to be continuing to escalate the strikes against Lebanon.
Sarafand is along the coast just south of Sidon and north of Tyre, which has made it a regular target for Israeli airstrikes in recent weeks. The village is said to have a substantial Shi’ite presence.
A number of Lebanese towns and villages in the area have reported heavy bombardment this evening, once again raising doubts that a ceasefire is likely imminent. Today’s strike raises the number of Lebanese soldiers killed in the Israeli invasion to at least 39.
