Explosive devices detonated near border
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Lebanese soldiers throw stones at border fence
Israel to file complaint with UN following incident on border. Defense Minister Peretz says Israel reserves right to respond
Several Lebanese soldiers hurled stones towards the fence along Israel's northern border on Wednesday, causing no injuries or damage.
The IDF plans to file a complaint with the UN following the incident.
An army force uncovered Monday four explosive devices in the Avivim area in northern Israel , about 60 meters (196.85 feet) north of the border with Lebanon .
Military sources in the north estimated that the devices were planted recently in order to target IDF troops.
The explosive devices were disguised as rocks and were found on the international border between Israel and Lebanon.
Defense Minister Amir Peretz said Wednesday that lessons should be drawn from the last war in Lebanon.
Peretz said that Israel must be conscious of the threats posed by Hizbullah and demand that the UN fully impose Resolution 1701, especially with regards to the arms embargo and the release of the kidnapped soldiers.
"We must not turn a blind eye to the transfer of weapons to Hizbullah.. The explosive devices (which were placed along the border) are a warning sign for us and for the other side," the defense minister stated.
"We shall do everything to keep Resolution 1701, but will also reserve our right to defend the State of Israel," Peretz added.
