Politics Army: Israel flies attacks in southern Lebanon after shelling

SDA

29.6.2024 - 01:16

ARCHIVE - Fire and black smoke rise between houses in the northern Israeli border town of Metula, which was shelled by Hezbollah, photographed from Marjayoun in southern Lebanon. Photo: Hussein Malla/AP/dpa
ARCHIVE - Fire and black smoke rise between houses in the northern Israeli border town of Metula, which was shelled by Hezbollah, photographed from Marjayoun in southern Lebanon. Photo: Hussein Malla/AP/dpa
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In response to renewed attacks on areas in northern Israel, the Israeli air force has reportedly attacked positions of the pro-Iranian Shia militia Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Several targets, including military installations, had been attacked in the past few hours, the Israeli army announced late on Friday evening. According to the Israeli military, the pro-Iranian militia had previously fired 25 shells and three drones at Israel. No people were injured in the attack. However, some of the rockets caused forest fires. According to Israel's army, it then fired on several Hezbollah launching positions.

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