Two Israeli soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon over the past two days despite an ongoing ceasefire, according to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). The IDF reported that the deaths bring the total number of Israeli soldiers killed since the conflict began to fifteen. Sergeant Major (Reserve) Barak Kalfon died one day before 31-year-old Sergeant Lidor Porat was killed on Saturday. The IDF also confirmed that twelve other soldiers were injured, but provided no further details.

Israel has been carrying out attacks in its northern neighbor Lebanon. The Lebanese Ministry of Health stated that more than two thousand people have been killed and another seven thousand injured in the past six weeks of hostilities. A ten-day ceasefire came into effect earlier this week, though the recent deaths indicate continued tensions despite the truce.

The situation underscores the fragility of the ceasefire and the ongoing humanitarian toll in Lebanon as both sides report casualties.