Israel’s defense minister warned Lebanon and Syria that they were “playing with fire” by allowing attacks across Israel’s northern border. Benjamin Ben-Eliezer’s warning came after Hezbollah attacked Israeli army positions Aug. 29, injuring three soldiers.
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