Lebanon says three soldiers killed in Israeli attack on car
Key takeaways
- The Lebanese Army said two officers and a soldier were killed in the strike on a car, which it described as an "aggressive and barbaric raid".
- Israel has been fighting Lebanon-based Hezbollah since March, primarily in southern Lebanon, from where the armed group has launched rocket and drone attacks.
- It is not in direct conflict with the Lebanese government, which is opposed to Hezbollah and has sought to mediate a ceasefire.
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Sean Seddon Lebanese Army The Lebanese Army released images of the car it says was attacked by the Israeli military The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) says it has launched an investigation after confirming it attacked a vehicle carrying Lebanese soldiers in southern Lebanon on Saturday morning.
The Lebanese Army said two officers and a soldier were killed in the strike on a car, which it described as an "aggressive and barbaric raid". The IDF said the vehicle was "moving suspiciously towards forces" and gunfire had been reported in the area.
Israel has been fighting Lebanon-based Hezbollah since March, primarily in southern Lebanon, from where the armed group has launched rocket and drone attacks.