Israel seizes militants in east Lebanon raid: Army

Jerusalem, Aug 2: Israeli commandoes seized several militants during an airborne operation in the eastern Lebanese town of Baalbek overnight today, the army said.

An Israeli army spokeswoman said the captured militants were brought to Israel. No other details were made available.

''During the night, (Israeli) forces operated in the town of Baalbek. In the activity, they identified hitting a number of terrorists. A number of terrorists were also arrested and taken to Israel,'' the spokeswoman said.

The spokeswoman said none of the Israeli troops who took part in the operation were injured. ''The soldiers returned home safely,'' she said.

Reuters