IDF strikes inside Lebanon after missiles hit Israeli territory

IDF strikes inside Lebanon after missiles hit Israeli territory

Israeli Defense Forces say they struck at a terrorist cell in Lebanon that had been firing mortars into Israel on Monday.

IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari announced the attack Monday on social media, saying the terror cell fired three anti-tank missiles. The missiles caused no casualties, however, and the IDF responded with artillery fire of their own.

"IDF forces attacked a terrorist cell in Lebanese territory a short time ago, which tried to launch mortar bombs towards Israel in the area of ​​Rosh Hankara," Hagari wrote.

"Also, following the initial report of a warning in Moshav Elkosh, two missiles were identified that crossed into Israeli territory and fell in open areas," he added.

"In addition, terrorists fired three anti-tank missiles from Lebanese territory into the Birnit area, there were no casualties. IDF forces respond with artillery fire at the sources of the fire in Lebanese territory," Hagari added in a follow-up post.