Heavy Fire Reported Near Israeli Border Town of Metula
Heavy bursts of machine gun fire and sounds of artillery were reported from a location approximately one kilometer (0.6 miles) from the Israeli town of Metula, situated on the border with Lebanon. The sounds persisted for about 10 minutes.
The incident occurred near the Lebanese border, coinciding with the Israeli army's stated objective to push Hezbollah fighters away from southern Lebanon.
The Israeli army has stated its objective is to push Hezbollah fighters, who receive support from Iran, away from southern Lebanon.