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Troops sent to Lebanon border, IDF opens fire, when suspect identified across fence
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleEmanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
IDF troops were dispatched to the Lebanon border in the Western Galilee a short while ago, after a suspect was identified on the Lebanese side of the fence, the military says.
“From the moment of identification, IDF troops have been maintaining continuous surveillance of the suspect,” the military says, adding that a tank and a helicopter also opened fire in the area to “remove the threat.”
The IDF says it continues to operate in the area, is in contact with local Israeli authorities, and will update on any developments.
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