Israel’s deputy defense minister criticized U.N. forces for failing to stem violence from the Lebanese side of the border. Ephraim Sneh’s remarks came after firebombs were thrown at Israeli soldiers. Meanwhile, the government of Lebanon said it would send 1,000 soldiers and police to the southern part of the country on Wednesday.
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