Israel shelled south Lebanon Wednesday after Hezbollah fired rockets from the border area, the latest exchange on Israel's northern border as it battles Hamas militants in Gaza.
"The area around Dhayra is being bombarded by enemy artillery, while the area around Yarin is being hit with phosphorus shells," Lebanon's National News Agency said, earlier reporting "two rockets fired from Lebanese territory".
The exchange of fire came as Israel massed troops and heavy armour around Gaza in its retaliatory campaign against Hamas militants in a conflict that has left hundreds dead on both sides.
Hezbollah said it fired the missiles on Israel Wednesday in retaliation for the killing of three members earlier this week amid soaring tensions as Israel battles Gaza militants.
Hezbollah "targeted a Zionist (Israeli) position... facing Dhayra village, with guided missiles," in a "firm response to Zionist attacks... which led to the martyrdom of a number of brothers," the group said in a statement.
The Israeli military said that "in response to the anti-tank missiles that were launched at... soldiers a short while ago, the army is currently striking in Lebanese territory".
The two guided missiles fired from Lebanon targeted a military tower in northern Israel and caused casualties among the Israelis, media reports said.
On Tuesday, Hezbollah fighters targeted an Israeli armored personnel carrier (APC) in the Avivim settlement with two guided missiles, "in response to Israeli attacks" on a number of the group's observation points.