Israeli forces killed six members of the Hezbollah militant group in two separate incidents inside a self-declared "security zone" in southern Lebanon on Thursday, the Israeli military said.
The military said the men had posed a threat to its soldiers but did not provide further details.
A ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah movement formally remains in place following its entry into force last Friday. After several failed attempts, the truce has largely been observed by both sides in recent days.
Israel nevertheless continues to maintain a security zone in southern Lebanon that covers around 6% of Lebanese territory. The military has said it will act against threats to its troops and civilians in northern Israel, while Lebanon considers the area to be illegally occupied under international law.
Lebanon's state news agency NNA reported that Israeli forces had also burned down houses in the border village of Ain Arab. Residents had reportedly been ordered to leave the area on Wednesday. The Israeli military did not immediately comment on the report.
Meanwhile, direct talks between Israel and Lebanon are continuing in Washington with the aim of strengthening the ceasefire agreement. The Lebanese government is seeking a withdrawal of Israeli troops, while Israel insists that Hezbollah must be fully disarmed before it leaves the neighbouring country.
Israeli officials have stress that any withdrawal would depend on the complete disarmament of Hezbollah.
