Israeli troops along the Lebanon border were on high alert after suspected Hezbollah militants killed a soldier. Monday’s clash near Metulla claimed the life of Sgt. David Solomonov, 21, and was followed by mortar fire on nearby Israeli communities. The U.S. Consulate in Jerusalem said Solomonov, a U.S. citizen, had emigrated from Pennsylvania 13 years ago, The Associated Press reported.
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