Israeli raids and retaliatory strikes escalate on the Lebanese borders

Published March 21st, 2024 - 01:27 GMT
Lebanon-Israeli borders
This picture taken from the Israeli side of border with Lebanon shows smoke billowing following Israeli bombardment around the southern Lebanese village of Aita al-Shaab on December 18, 2023 amid increasing cross-border tensions as fighting continues with Hamas in the southern Gaza Strip. (Photo by Jalaa MAREY / AFP)
Highlights
In retaliation, three anti-armor missiles were fired from south Lebanon towards Mutula, damaging a building.

ALBAWABA- In a recent escalation in southern Lebanon, Israeli forces conducted two raids on the town of Aita al-Shaab and launched artillery shelling on the towns of Khiam and Aitaroun, as well as the southern Marjayoun Plain.

Previously, the Israeli army had targeted Hezbollah military buildings in Kafr Kila and Al-Dahira.

Israeli media outlet Channel 12 reported on the challenges faced by the commander of the Galilee Division in changing the security situation in northern Israel, particularly along the Lebanon border.

In retaliation, three anti-armor missiles were fired from south Lebanon towards Mutula, damaging a building. 

Hezbollah claimed responsibility for targeting an Israeli military intelligence force in Mutula, resulting in casualties among its members. 

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