The IDF carried out an aerial attack earlier today (July 31, 2006) against a vehicle traveling north of Tyre. The attack was based upon information that a senior member of Hezbollah was in the vehicle. This member of Hezbollah was involved in directing terrorist activity and poses a significant and imminent threat on the State of Israel.
According to an initial investigation, the senior Hezbollah member was not in the vehicle at the moment of the attack.
Unfortunately, an officer in the Lebanese army and several soldiers were injured in the attack. They were not the intended target of the attack, and the IDF expresses regret for the incident.
Unfortunately, an officer in the Lebanese army and several soldiers were injured in the attack. They were not the intended target of the attack, and the IDF expresses regret for the incident.
The IDF will continue to operate against anyone posing a threat at the citizens of Israel.
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