Israel threatens to 'respond with force' after Hezbollah fires at IDF in 'ceasefire violation'

Israel's foreign minister has threatened a "harsh response" after Hezbollah fired towards an Israeli military post in disputed territory in Lebanon.

The projectiles fell in open areas and no injuries were reported, Israel said.

Hezbollah said its fired projectiles as a "defensive and warning response" after what it called "repeated violations" of the ceasefire deal by Israel.

Israeli foreign minister Israel Katz said: "We promised to act against any ceasefire violation by Hezbollah - and that is exactly what we will do.

"Hezbollah's fire towards an IDF post on Mount Dov will be met with a harsh response.

"What was, will no longer be."

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