IDF Soldier Killed By Hezbollah Mortar Shell In South Lebanon | LIVE BLOG

In Israel and Lebanon on 15 May 2026, an IDF staff sergeant was killed by a Hezbollah mortar shell in southern Lebanon, the IDF said. The Israeli army said it struck Hezbollah sites in the Tyre area and destroyed a launcher from which Hezbollah fired rockets toward Israel. Lebanese state media reported Israeli attacks killed two in one town and, according to Sky News, six in southern Lebanon. Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend their ceasefire by 45 days.

In Gaza, Israel said it targeted Hamas military chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad in a strike in Gaza City, and Euronews reported Israel confirmed he was killed. Seven people were reported killed in Gaza, and the Red Crescent said eight. Netanyahu said Israel occupies 60 percent of the Gaza Strip.