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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Bassem Mroue

Israeli troops reach deepest point in Lebanon since Oct. 1 invasion, Lebanese media say

APTOPIX Lebanon Israel - (Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Israeli ground forces reached their deepest point in Lebanon since they invaded six weeks ago, before pulling back early Saturday after fierce battles with Hezbollah militants, Lebanese state media reported.

Israeli troops captured a strategic hill in the southern Lebanese village of Chamaa, about 5 kilometers (3 miles) from the Israeli border early Saturday, the state-run National News Agency reported. It said Israeli troops were later pushed back from the hill.

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