Five Israeli soldiers were injured in an attack by the Iran-aligned militant group Hezbollah, raising concerns about the impact on the implementation of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement.
According to local media, including the Times of Israel, the incident occurred around 6 a.m. on June 17 near the village of Kfar Tebnit, close to Nabatiyeh. A first-person view (FPV) drone operated by Hezbollah exploded near an Israeli military tank. FPV drones are unmanned aerial vehicles that allow operators to guide them toward targets while viewing real-time footage.
Four soldiers were injured by shrapnel from the initial explosion, and a second drone targeted an ambulance a few minutes later, resulting in one additional injury. Among the five injured, one is reported to be in critical condition, two are seriously injured, and the remaining two sustained minor injuries.
The Israeli military stated that it retaliated with artillery fire targeting Hezbollah military facilities in the area shortly after the attack.
This incident coincided with the impending signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the U.S. and Iran regarding a ceasefire. The draft reportedly includes provisions to halt military operations across all fronts, including Lebanon.
However, there are differing interpretations between the two sides regarding what constitutes a cessation of hostilities in Lebanon. Iran claims that the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the south is a prerequisite for the agreement, while the U.S. maintains that withdrawal conditions are not included.
Israel has also expressed its intention to maintain its presence in the region. If hostilities with Hezbollah continue, the likelihood of the U.S.-Iran agreement leading to an actual ceasefire on the ground may become uncertain.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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