United Nations Radio

UNIFIL -the UN Interim Force in Lebanon has called for self-restraint on both sides of the Israeli/Lebanese border, and the peacekeeping force has been placed on alert.

This after unknown militants fired three Katyusha rockets from Lebanon into northern Israel Thursday morning.

UN Peacekeeper in UNIFIL

UNIFIL Deputy Spokesperson says immediately after the rockets were fired the Israel Defense Forces returned fire with a few artillery rounds:

"Immediately after we have dispatched our troops on the ground in coordination with the Lebanese armed forces and we have been intensifying our patrols on the ground. At the same time the Lebanese armed forces has also decided to deploy additional units in the south in order to further enhance security in the area."

Deputy Spokesperson Tenenti says there has been no claim of responsibility.

This is Donn Bobb reporting for United Nations Radio.
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