Tensions between the two neighbours are nothing new: Israel has invaded Lebanon on a number of occasions - mainly in pursuit of Hezbollah and Palestinian fighters, who it accused of threatening its security.
Tarek Bazley has this look at the backdrop to the current tensions.
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