Israel army fires artillery at Lebanon in response to cross-border mortar fire

JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said on Sunday it fired artillery into an area of Lebanon where cross-border mortar fire took place.

"IDF (Israel Defense Forces) artillery is currently striking the area in Lebanon from where a shooting was carried out," it said. "The IDF has been taking preparational measures for this type of possibility and will continue to operate in all regions and at any time necessary to ensure the safety of the Israeli civilians."