BEIRUT: Hezbollah announced on Friday that its fighters had confronted Israeli forces advancing toward a southern Lebanese town, as Israel continued its strikes in Lebanon.
Hezbollah's Account
In a statement, Hezbollah said its fighters first targeted Israeli troops advancing towards Majdal Zoun, approximately five kilometers (three miles) from the western side of the border, on Thursday evening. The group claimed it used repeated rocket barrages, forcing the Israeli forces to retreat.
On Friday, Hezbollah stated it engaged with an advancing force in the same area, using light and medium weapons as well as rockets. The group also claimed responsibility for other attacks on Israeli troops in southern Lebanon.
Israeli Military Actions
The Israeli military issued an evacuation warning for three southern Lebanese villages. Meanwhile, Lebanon's state-run National News Agency reported a series of strikes across the south, including areas not covered by the Israeli warning.
