Archiv: death toll of Lebanese soldiers killed by Israeli military since October 2023 / West Asia War


29.06.2026 - 18:45 [ Al Jazeera ]

Lebanon army chief, US CENTCOM commander meet

General Rodolph Haykal received Admiral Brad Cooper and a military delegation at his office in Yarze town south of Beirut, Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency reports.

The two discussed the latest developments in war-torn Lebanon and the wider Middle East, as well as ways to strengthen future cooperation between the two armies.

Haykal expressed gratitude for US support saying “the necessity of continued cooperation between the two armies in a way that preserves Lebanon’s security and stability”.

22.06.2026 - 21:09 [ Times of Israel ]

Report: Netanyahu ‘in panic’ over new US-Iran Lebanon oversight mechanism; US official denies Israel excluded

US Vice President JD Vance said earlier today that a new “deconfliction mechanism” was established during yesterday’s talks in Burgenstock. According to an earlier Channel 12 report, the new arrangement would replace the one brokered in 2024 under the Biden administration, which included Israel, Lebanon, the US, France, and the UN, with a new body being made up of the US, Iran, Lebanon, Qatar, and Pakistan.

20.06.2026 - 14:57 [ NNA-Leb.gov ]

Israeli airstrikes kill Lebanese soldier and hit multiple areas in South Lebanon

(5 hours ago)

NNA – A Lebanese Army soldier was killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting the Kfarremane roundabout. The enemy also struck the center of Sohmur, resulting in injuries, while another airstrike targeted Shibl in Qatrani, in the Jezzine area.

06.06.2026 - 15:42 [ Seyed Abbas Araghchi / X ]

Based on Mr. Aoun‘s comments, one would think it‘s Iran that has occupied 1/5 of Lebanon, displaced 1/4 of Lebanese and bombing his country on daily basis. Had Lebanon been bargaining chip for Iran, we‘d have a deal long ago.

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06.06.2026 - 15:31 [ LBCI Lebanon ]

Caught in the warzone: 42 Lebanese soldiers killed by Israeli attacks

(Novenber 11, 2024)

Since October 8, 2023, when Hezbollah opened a support front for Hamas, Israeli strikes have killed 42 Lebanese soldiers, according to military sources.

These casualties include 18 soldiers killed in active service at military positions and 24 others targeted in buildings where they were present.

06.06.2026 - 15:23 [ Middle East Eye ]

Not neutral but not fighting: Lebanon’s army walks tightrope on Israeli invasion

(October 5, 2024)

A few days ago, Lebanon’s army commander, General Joseph Aoun, visited Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri to discuss how the military will respond to Israel‘s invasion of southern Lebanon.

There, they reaffirmed the Lebanese political authorities’ long-standing position: Lebanon’s military must not be involved in Israel’s war and battles with Hezbollah.

06.06.2026 - 15:11 [ NPR.org ]

Israeli airstrikes kill 9 including Lebanese army officers after ceasefire deal

An airstrike on a vehicle on a road linking the city of Nabatiyeh with the town of Marjayoun killed a brigadier general, a captain and another soldier, the army said, without immediately releasing their names. Another airstrike on the southern village of Saksakiyah killed six people and wounded four, state-run National News Agency said.