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Unusual Incident: Gunman Crosses into Israel from Lebanon and Is Killed After Firing on Troops

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Unusual Incident: Gunman Crosses into Israel from Lebanon and Is Killed After Firing on Troops
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First reported by Channel 13 · Jun 9, 2026

What happened

A gunman crossed from Lebanon into Israel near Margaliot on Tuesday and was killed after firing on IDF troops. No Israeli casualties were reported, and the IDF said it has opened an investigation. The incident comes days after an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon killed two Lebanese army officers and a soldier.

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Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Kan NewsCenter · HebrewJun 9, 2026
Unusual Incident: Gunman Crosses into Israel from Lebanon and Is Killed After Firing on Troops
Channel 13Center · HebrewJun 9, 2026
Rare Incident in the North: Armed Attacker Crosses From Lebanon, Opens Fire, and Is Killed

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