Drone explodes near Israeli troops in southern Lebanon
A drone exploded near Israeli Defense Forces in southern Lebanon. Iran's foreign minister also criticized the Lebanese president over claims regarding external use of Lebanese territory.
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Incidents along the Israel-Lebanon border affect regional stability and the risk of wider conflict that could draw in additional international actors.
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