Lebanese army says Israel fired 40 rockets into south Lebanon

Lebanese army said 'Israeli occupation forces targeted areas outside Maroun al-Ras, Aitaroun and Yaroun with more than 40 … rockets'

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An Israeli self-propelled artillery gun is positioned near the Lebanese border on the outskirts of Kiryat Shemona, Israel, September 1, 2019. AFP/Jalaa Marey

BEIRUT: The Lebanese army said Israel fired 40 rockets into southern Lebanon on Sunday after the Hezbollah movement claimed it destroyed an Israeli military vehicle across the border.

"The Israeli occupation forces targeted areas outside Maroun al-Ras, Aitaroun and Yaroun with more than 40 cluster and incendiary rockets," the army said in a statement.