2005 Hezbollah cross-border raid
The 2005 Hezbollah cross-border raid was a failed attempt by Hezbollah to abduct Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers. It was the largest operation of this type mounted prior to the 2006 Lebanon War.
| 2005 Hezbollah cross-border raid | |||||||
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| Part of the 2000–2006 Shebaa Farms conflict, Hezbollah–Israel conflict, Israeli–Lebanese conflict, and the Iran–Israel proxy conflict | |||||||
Map of Ghajar and surrounding areas. | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Israel | Hezbollah | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Gal Hirsch | Muhammad Qanso (Sajid ad-Duwayr) | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| Units from Paratrooper and Golani Brigades | Special Force units | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
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7 soldiers wounded 4 civilians wounded | 4 fighters killed | ||||||
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