IAF jets struck a Hezbollah smuggling tunnel that crossed from Lebanon into Syria, the IDF introduced on Sunday.The tunnel was once used for smuggling guns into the Bekaa Valley in Lebanon from Syria, the IDF stated. The tunnel have been struck prior to now via the Israeli army, and the IDF is made up our minds to stop its reuse. On the similar time, the IDF struck munitions and release websites in Lebanon that had been in violation of the settlement between Israel and Lebanon.Hezbollah and Syrian flags flutter on an army automobile in Western Qalamoun, Syria August 28, 2017. (credit score: OMAR SANADIKI/REUTERS)Clashes at the Lebanon-Syria borderThis comes as studies of clashes between Hezbollah and the brand new Syrian transitional govt.The clashes are a part of a crackdown on criminality at the border, which had long past unchecked for years beneath the Assad regime.The present crackdown has focused smuggling, particularly of substances and guns, around the border. Identical studies additionally spotlight the rising tensions between the 2 nations because the Lebanese Armed Forces have sought to carry a way of order to areas evacuated via the IDF and Hezbollah within the wake of the Israeli withdrawal from South Lebanon.Newly appointed President Joseph Aoun has highlighted his want to deal with order at the border.Power clashes at the North Lebanon border are a part of the brand new Lebanese govt’s push to dismantle the Hezbollah smuggling routes. Keep up to date with the newest information! Subscribe to The Jerusalem Submit E-newsletter Seth J. Frantzman contributed to this file.
