Israel claims 250 Hezbollah fighters killed in south Lebanon combat
The Israeli military on Friday said its forces had killed 250 Hezbollah fighters during the past four days after launching ground operations in southern Lebanon.
In a statement, the military said "250 Hezbollah terrorists were eliminated, of which 21 were commanders during four days of precise operation in southern Lebanon."
Hezbollah said its fighters killed Thursday 17 soldiers and officers in border clashes, while the Israeli military announced Wednesday the death of nine soldiers.
