At least 20 Israeli soldiers and personnel have been killed in Lebanon since March 2, according to a report from Al Jazeera’s correspondent in Beirut. Reporter Zeina Khodr stated that among the dead are 19 soldiers and one civilian contractor. She added that six of the deaths occurred after a ceasefire began in mid-April between Israel and Lebanon.

The Israeli military confirmed early Friday that a 20-year-old soldier died during fighting in southern Lebanon, marking the latest casualty in the ongoing clashes. The report highlights continuing hostilities despite the declared ceasefire.

The situation underscores persistent instability along the Israel-Lebanon border, with recent fatalities suggesting that the ceasefire has not fully halted violence in the region.