Israel says exchange of fire with Hezbollah likely over
Israel’s military said an exchange of fire with
Hezbollah along its border with Lebanon on Sunday was likely over and there
were no Israeli casualties despite damage on the Israeli side.
“The tactical event near Avivim, the exchange of
fire, is most likely over,” Israeli military spokesman Jonathan Conricus told
journalists, adding that a military ambulance was hit in the escalation.
Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire along the
Lebanese border on Sunday after a week of rising tensions, but no casualties
were reported following the brief flare-up and UN officials immediately urged
restraint.
Israel said it responded with around 100 artillery
shells after Hezbollah fired two or three anti-tank missiles at a battalion
headquarters and military ambulance, hitting both.
Israeli officials refuted Hezbollah claims that it
had killed and wounded those inside the military vehicle, saying there were no
casualties.
