Israeli Planes Raid South Lebanon in Response to Hezbollah's Attacks

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Israeli Planes Raid South Lebanon in Response to Hezbollah's Attacks

Israeli forces Saturday launched air raids on south Lebanon in retaliation for Lebanese resistance guerrillas group Hezbollah's (Party of God) earlier attacks, security source reported.

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Israeli forces Saturday launched air raids on south Lebanon in retaliation for Lebanese resistance guerrillas group Hezbollah's (Party of God) earlier attacks, security source reported.

Hezbollah Saturday fired Katyusha rockets at Israeli positions in the disputed Shebaa Farms on the Lebanese-Israeli border. It was reported that three Israeli civilians were injured in the incident.

Israeli forces retaliated immediately with artillery shells to Lebanese town of Kfar Shouba along the border area. Israeli warplanes launched several air-to-ground missiles to suspected targets.

Hezbollah launched daily attacks with rockets and mortars on the Shebaa Farms and northern Israel starting on March 29. Israeli army retaliated with shells and air-to-ground missiles to southern Lebanese area.

Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah has claimed that his organization will spare no efforts to support Palestinian people and hinted the possibility of opening a second front with Israel.

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon claimed that his country will not "stand idle" in the face of Hezbollah's defiance.

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