Israeli Troops Killed in Lebanon as Gaza Ceasefire Falters

In early August 2026, two Israeli reserve soldiers were killed and four seriously wounded when a booby-trapped house exploded during an operation in southern Lebanon, according to the Israeli military. Israel responded with its heaviest strikes on Lebanon since the June truce, killing one person and injuring 11, as talks over the situation continued in Rome. Meanwhile, in Gaza, a report noted that 300 children have been killed in the 300 days since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began, highlighting the fragile nature of that truce.