Hezbollah fighters crossed the Blue Line and attacked an Israeli patrol, capturing two soldiers. The operation was presented as leverage for a prisoner exchange; Israel responded with large-scale military action. The cross-border attack and subsequent hostilities initiated the 34-day war.
In the news now
Israeli attacks reported across southern Lebanon, including shelling, drone blasts and demolition activity
Hezbollah leader rejects disarmament while Israeli occupation and attacks continue
Israeli airstrikes, artillery and drone activity reported across southern Lebanon and Beirut suburbs
UNIFIL patrol comes under fire near Wadi Jilu in southern Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes and artillery hit several southern Lebanese towns
No images or videos for this event yet.
Related Events
Which documented development occurred on 12 July 2006 in the 2006 Lebanon War?
Hezbollah captures two Israeli soldiers at border. Hezbollah fighters crossed the Blue Line and attacked an Israeli patrol, capturing two soldiers. The operation was presented as leverage for a prisoner exchange; Israel responded with large-scale military action. The cross-border attack and subsequent hostilities initiated the 34-day war.
On 12 July 2006, hezbollah captures two Israeli soldiers at border.
Hezbollah fighters crossed the Blue Line and attacked an Israeli patrol, capturing two soldiers. The operation was presented as leverage for a prisoner exchange; Israel responded with large-scale military action. The cross-border attack and subsequent hostilities initiated the 34-day war.