Tension remains high in occupied south Lebanon

Originally published June 30, 1997

Tension prevails in areas adjacent to the occupied border of South Lebanon and Western Bekaa following Israeli aggressions that set ablaze crops and plantations and destroyed houses.

Security sources stated that on June 28 Israeli war planes flew over western and central sectors breaking the sound barrier.

Meanwhile, Israeli forces pounded al-Tuffah area and Majdal Zoon town. Mashghara, Ain Attine, Abu Rased and Dhar mounts came under bombardment. About 40 shells fell on the areas, the sources said.

Meanwhile, a member of the Lebanese National Resistance, Ali Abbas Hijazi, from Blida in South Lebanon, died on June 27. The Lebanese National Resistance movement said in a statement on June 28 that Hijazi was injured during the Israeli air raid against the al-Tuffah region on June 26.

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