An Israel Defense Force patrol killed two terrorists just north of the southern Lebanon security zone Tuesday night.
It was the fifth such encounter in 10 days and brought to 11 the number of would-be infiltrators killed by the IDF since May 28.
The army patrol, a unit of the Golani Brigade, was on a search-and-destroy mission when it detected the terrorists near Houna village. The soldiers opened fire as the intruders tried to escape.
In the same general area, the Israeli-backed South Lebanon Army blew up a Hezbollah ammunition dump.
The Hezbollah, or Party of God, is the Iranian-backed militia of Shiite Moslem extremists who have worked closely with Palestinians in recent attempts to infiltrate Israel from southern Lebanon.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
