Israel-Hamas War: Israel and Lebanon Clash Again

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12th Nov, 2023. 05:55 pm
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Israel-Hamas War: Israel and Lebanon Clash Again

UN peacekeeper shot near Israel-Lebanon border
Hezbollah, based in southern Lebanon, reportedly fired anti-tank missiles, hitting civilian targets
Israel Defense Forces retaliate with artillery fire

Amidst ongoing clashes along the Israel-Lebanon border, a UN peacekeeper was reported shot. The well-armed Hezbollah, based in southern Lebanon, allegedly fired anti-tank missiles on Sunday, hitting civilian targets.

In response, the Israel Defense Forces retaliated with artillery fire. An Israeli ambulance service spokesperson confirmed one person critically wounded and three to five others injured.

Video footage depicted cars ablaze near an open area.

Hezbollah’s leader, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, declared on Saturday their intent to persist in fighting Israel near the border.

UN says peacekeeper shot in Lebanon near Israel border

A United Nations peacekeeper in Lebanon, part of Unifil, was struck by a bullet overnight near the Israel border, as reported by Unifil.

The peacekeeper, whose identity remains undisclosed, is in stable condition and recovering. Unifil has initiated an investigation into the incident, noting that the source of the gunfire is yet to be determined.

Tensions persist along the Lebanon-Israel border, with recurrent exchanges of fire between the Lebanese group Hezbollah and the Israeli military.