Israel army - Lebanon raid hit Hizbollah arms shipments

JERUSALEM, Aug 19 (Reuters) The Israeli army said its raid in eastern Lebanon today was aimed at disrupting the shipment of weapons to Hizbollah guerrillas from Syria and Iran.

''Special forces carried out an operation to disrupt terror actions against Israel with an emphasis on the transfer of munitions from Syria and Iran to Hizbollah,'' the army said.

''The operation achieved all its aims and Israel will continue to prevent and thwart such shipments to Hizbollah until they are stopped.'' REUTERS MS HS1429