Israel, Hezbollah exchange fire along Lebanese border after week of tensions

Lebanese journalists and villagers watch as Israeli army shells cause fires on the southern Lebanese border village of Maroun Al-Ras. Source: AAP

Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire along the Lebanese border on Sunday after a week of rising tensions, sparking fears of an escalation and prompting concern from world powers. Journalist Michele Giorgio reports.

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Published 3 September 2019 7:45am

Updated 3 September 2019 10:59am

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Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire along the Lebanese border on Sunday after a week of rising tensions, sparking fears of an escalation and prompting concern from world powers. Journalist Michele Giorgio reports.

The Israeli military says Lebanese militants have fired a barrage of anti-tank missiles at an Israeli army base, scoring a number of direct hits but causing no casualties. Israel responded with heavy artillery fire toward targets in southern Lebanon.

The sudden burst of violence on Sunday raised the prospect of a wider round of fighting between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.