Israeli Tanks and Lebanese Army Face Off Briefly at Deir Mimas

Two Israeli tanks advanced toward Deir Mimas on Sept. 18, stopping at a dirt barricade opposite Lebanese army vehicles. Lebanon’s army says it had reinforced its observation post — a small monitoring position set up Sept. 10 — after Israeli troops threw sound bombs nearby. Both sides withdrew after contact with the U.S.-backed deconfliction group, which prevents clashes.