A military spokesman branded as totally false a report from Belrut Wednesday night that Israeli naval units aided by helicopters attacked Tyre and the nearby Rashidiyeh refugee camp, killing 15 people. The spokesman said no naval or air units were in action against targets in Lebanon. Israeli artillery fired on terrorist positions in south Lebanon after several Katyusha rockets were fired at settlements in Upper Galilee. It was reported that an Israeli army patrol discovered a large terrorist arms cache on the western slopes of Mt. Hermon. It contained Karl Gustaff submachineguns, hand grenades, explosive charges, axes, ropes and other equipment Belts filled with explosives were found, believed intended for use as “suicide jackets” indicating that the users would blow themselves up rather than be captured.
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