At least 10 people, including a brigadier general, a captain, and a soldier, have been killed in Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon, according to the Lebanese army. The fatalities occurred when an Israeli strike hit a military vehicle on the Khardali-Nabatieh road.

The incident follows days after Lebanon and Israel agreed to a conditional truce during United States-mediated talks, raising concerns about the fragility of the ceasefire. The Lebanese army stated that the "continuation of the deliberate and repeated brutal Israeli aggression" aims to thwart peace efforts.

The Israeli army confirmed the attack occurred in an "active combat zone" and that movement in such areas requires coordination. An investigation into the incident has been launched. The Lebanese army identified the deceased officers as Brigadier General Wassam Sabra, Captain Elie Khoury, and soldier Hussein Ghozal.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned the attack as a "flagrant violation of Lebanese sovereignty and of international laws and norms." Prime Minister Nawaf Salam echoed these sentiments, calling it a "heinous crime and an attack on Lebanon and all Lebanese people."

The armed group Hezbollah described the attack as a "heinous crime" and criticized the Lebanese government for "complete surrender to the enemy’s demands in Washington," suggesting this exposed the country to further violence. This marks the first time a general-ranking officer has been killed since the conflict began on March 2, although over 50 Lebanese army soldiers and officers have died previously.

Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem, reporting from Beirut, noted that while Lebanese officials have issued strong condemnations, the government's capacity to act appears limited. He mentioned that in recent weeks, over 13 national security personnel were killed with little governmental response, and that the government had withdrawn troops from southern towns.

Separately, an Israeli air strike also hit the southern village of Saksa, though details on casualties from this specific strike were not immediately available. The ongoing conflict continues to impact the region, with humanitarian crises escalating according to international observers.

Questions remain regarding the adherence to the recent truce and the potential for further escalation. The investigation by the Israeli army into the Khardali-Nabatieh road incident will be closely watched by regional and international bodies.