The IDF reported today that its forces conducted airstrikes against terrorists in three separate incidents in southern Lebanon near Bint Jbeil and the Litani River, after the individuals violated the ceasefire and approached Israeli troops.
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IDF says its forces eliminated terrorists in three separate incidents in southern Lebanon today. All had violated the ceasefire and approached troops near Bint Jbeil and the Litani River. Airstrikes were called in shortly after detection.
