Lebanon, Israel exchange fires
October 28th, 2009 - 6:26 am ICT by IANSBeirut, Oct 28 (IANS) A Katyusha rocket launched from southern Lebanon Tuesday hit Israel but no one was hurt, an official said. The Israeli forces retaliated with artillery fire.
The UN interim forces in Lebanon confirmed the rocket was fired from the Houla area in southern Lebanon and it landed near the Kiryat Shemona area of northern Israel, Xinhua reported.
Lebanese state-run media said Israeli forces retaliated with artillery fire.
UN peacekeeping forces are in contact with both parties, urging them to exercise maximum restraint, uphold the cessation of hostilities and avoid taking steps that would lead to further escalation, officials said.
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