Five Hizbullah fighters killed by Israeli forces

Israeli commandos in helicopters backed by planes raided suspected pro-Iranian Hizbolah targets in southern Lebanon, triggering fierce clashes early yesterday.

2 hours of heavy fighting erupted between Israeli forces and Hizbullah (Party of God) fighters at Kfour in Nabatiyeh outside Israel’s south Lebanon occupation zone after the helicopters struck.

Five Hizbullah guerrillas were later killed by three roadside bombs planted by the Israel commandos, according to security sources and residents.

Security said five Lebanese civilians were wounded by the bombs.