Three Lebanese soldiers were injured while attempting to dismantle unexploded ordnance in the southern Lebanese village of Zawtar al-Gharbiyah, according to the Lebanese army.
The incident occurred hours after residents and local officials reported that Israeli troops had entered the village overnight and constructed a new earthen barrier near the town centre.
Mayor Abed Ezzeddine said residents were surprised to discover the barrier, which was built about 100 metres from the village square and blocked a road at the eastern entrance.
Lebanese military sources described the Israeli move as a violation of the framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel. However, the Israeli military said it was not aware of any such incident in the area.
The Lebanese army deployed to Zawtar al-Gharbiyah on July 21 as part of a US-backed agreement signed with Israel on June 26. The agreement calls for a phased Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon in exchange for the disarmament of Hezbollah.
Around 50 families have returned to the village since the Lebanese army deployment, while military teams have been working to clear mines and unexploded ordnance and remove rubble to facilitate the return of residents.
Israeli attacks reported across southern Lebanon
Al Jazeera reported that Israeli shelling and ground incursions have continued in several areas of southern Lebanon in recent days.
The nearby town of Mansouri was reportedly hit by Israeli artillery fire on Saturday, while residents remained unable to return because of evacuation orders and continued security concerns.
Other areas, including Mayfadoun, Kfar Shouba, Haddatha and parts of Nabatieh, have also reportedly experienced drone strikes, shelling or Israeli military activity.
Meanwhile, Israel said one of its soldiers was moderately wounded in southern Lebanon in what the military described as an operational incident. Israeli media reported that the soldier, a combat engineer, was injured by shrapnel from Israeli fire in the border village of Tayri.
Lebanon and Israel recently concluded their seventh round of direct, US-mediated talks in Rome. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said the discussions had made positive progress on border and prisoner-related issues.
Lebanese authorities are continuing to push for an end to attacks and the destruction of villages along the border, while preparations are reportedly under way for another round of negotiations in September.
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