A Lebanese civilian was killed and three others wounded in two bomb explosions near the border fence with Israel. Israeli forces conducted searches for the perpetrators of the attacks. Israeli media reported that it appeared that Israeli troops who patrol the area were the intended targets. No Israeli troops were injured by the explosions.
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