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The Israeli air force staged mock raids on Hezbollah targets in Beirut and parts of southern Lebanon on Tuesday, according Lebanese security forces. | The Israeli air force staged mock raids on Hezbollah targets in Beirut and parts of southern Lebanon on Tuesday, according Lebanese security forces. |
The warplanes flew at low altitude over the city and dived at targets, but no bombings were reported. | The warplanes flew at low altitude over the city and dived at targets, but no bombings were reported. |
Eight Israeli planes were involved in the operation, Lebanese security officials said. | Eight Israeli planes were involved in the operation, Lebanese security officials said. |
The mock raid was the biggest show of Israeli air strength in Lebanon since the 34-day conflict ended in August. | The mock raid was the biggest show of Israeli air strength in Lebanon since the 34-day conflict ended in August. |
Israel has previously warned that it would continue to fly over Lebanon to prevent Hezbollah from rearming with weapons smuggled from Syria. | Israel has previously warned that it would continue to fly over Lebanon to prevent Hezbollah from rearming with weapons smuggled from Syria. |
United Nations peacekeepers and Lebanese security forces say that Tuesday's mock raids violate the UN-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. | United Nations peacekeepers and Lebanese security forces say that Tuesday's mock raids violate the UN-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. |