Israeli authorities told residents in the area to remain home.
An explosive device was detonated near two Israeli army vehicles on Monday, in the area of Har Dov along the border with Lebanon.
Israeli authorities told residents in the area to remain home.
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Initial reports said that an explosive device was detonated at 3:15 P.M. The Israeli army responded with artillery fire.
Lebanese websites also reported residents hearing explosions from the border area. One report, quoting sources from south Lebanon, said an explosive device was detonated against an Israeli army vehicle. The Lebanese army declared high alert.
In recent weeks, since the attack that killed Samir Kuntar and has been attributed to Israel by foreign sources, Israeli forces have been on high alert along the border.
Last week, the leader of Lebanon\’s Hezbollah group said that Israel miscalculated by killing prominent militant Samir Kuntar in Syria, saying that retaliation for his death was inevitable.