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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
IDF says it foiled attempt by Lebanese suspects to damage border fence with Israel
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
The Israel Defense Forces says it foiled an attempt by a number of Lebanese suspects to damage the border fence on Israel’s northern frontier earlier.
In a statement, the IDF says troops identified the group and used unspecified means, causing them to flee. According to a military source, troops used a non-lethal weapon.
The IDF publishes a video showing the suspects approaching the border fence, before an explosion is seen. The military says it does not know the identity of the suspects.
IDF says troops foiled an attempt by Lebanese suspects to damage the border fence in northern Israel earlier today. pic.twitter.com/b3jMlIRZ6n
— Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian (@manniefabian) July 12, 2023
“The IDF will continue to prevent any attempt to violate Israeli sovereignty and damage to the northern security fence,” it adds in a statement.
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