Lebanese army finds rocket close to Israel border

The official says the rocket was found Friday near the town of Hasbaya, about 9 miles (15 kilometers) north of the Israeli border.

The official did not identify the rocket type. He says troops are searching the area looking for more rockets. He spoke on condition of anonymity in line with military regulations.

The find comes amid an exchange of warnings between Israel and Lebanon over Israeli claims that Syria has supplied the militant Hezbollah group with Scud missiles. Lebanon and Syria denied the charge.

In October, Lebanese troops found and dismantled four rockets near the border.

[Source: Arab News]