IDF says troops were shot at near Lebanon border town, returned fire; search underway

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

The Israel Defense Forces says troops operating near the northern town of Margaliot, on the Lebanon border, came under fire.

The IDF does not immediately provide information on potential casualties.

It says troops returned fire, and are currently scanning the area for suspects who may have infiltrated into Israeli territory.

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