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Hezbollah Destroys Three Israeli Merkava Tanks with Guided Missiles in Southern Lebanon

Oct 2, 2024, 03:08 PM

Hezbollah has announced the destruction of three Israeli Merkava tanks using guided missiles and rockets. The tanks were advancing towards the town of Maroun al-Ras in southern Lebanon when they were hit at 5:00 PM on October 2, 2024. The incident occurred during the initial hours of an Israeli ground invasion of southern Lebanon. Reports indicate that there were dead and wounded among the tank crews.