Lebanon: Hezbollah Claims to be Fighting Israeli Commandos

Hezbollah announced today that it is engaged in fighting with Israeli special forces in eastern Lebanon, near the Syrian border. According to the announcement, the Israeli forces were transported to the area by helicopters.

Hezbollah claims to have shot down an Israeli helicopter during the clashes. A Hezbollah official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed the downing to the French Agency.

The movement reported that it detected approximately 15 helicopters entering eastern Lebanon from the Syrian side of the border. The fighting is ongoing.

There is no immediate confirmation from Israeli sources regarding the specific clashes or the downing of a helicopter.