Historical Events tagged with "cross-border"
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Hezbollah's Cross-Border Raid on Israel
Hezbollah militants successfully executed a cross-border raid, capturing three Israeli Defense Force soldiers. The incursion occurred along the Israel-Lebanon border, escalating tensions in the region. The operation aimed to exert pressure on Israel amid ongoing conflict and hostilities. This event represented a significant tactical move by Hezbollah as part of their broader strategy against Israeli forces.
Continue ReadingIsrael Launches Operation Litani in Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces initiated Operation Litani, a military campaign aimed at invading and occupying southern Lebanon. The operation sought to eradicate the presence of Palestinian armed groups that had been conducting attacks into northern Israel. A key goal was to establish a buffer zone to enhance Israeli security against cross-border incursions.
Continue ReadingFenian Raiders Repelled in Canada East
Around eighteen hundred Fenian raiders invaded the Saint-Armand and Frelighsburg areas of Canada East, looting and plundering the region. The incursion was part of a broader movement by the Fenian Brotherhood, aiming to provoke a war between the United States and Great Britain. Local militia and Canadian forces swiftly responded to protect the communities, resulting in the raiders being repelled back across the border into the United States.
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