Israeli security sources say an officer of the Israeli-backed militia in southern Lebanon was killed and three others wounded when a roadside bomb exploded close to their car.
The incident occurred near the Beit Yahoun crossing point.
The Hezbollah group said it had carried out the attack.
Israel responded with an artillery barrage on the hills outside the port town of Sidon and a series of air strikes. There were no immediate reports on casualties on the raid.

It discusses similarities with Arabic Alphabets and system of writing. Sequoyah, the Cherokee Native-American leader of the nineteenth century, invented the Syllabary in 1821. He wore turban, Muslim dress. It is well worth reading for students of history.

The rise of the Muslims to the zenith of civilisation in a period of four decades was based on Al-Islams emphasis on learning. This is obvious when one takes a look at the Quran and the traditions of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) which are filled with references to learning, education, observation, and the use of reason. The very first verse of the Quran revealed to the Prophet on the night of power (Laylathul Qadr) in the month of Ramadhan in 611 CE reads:
"Read: In the name of thy Lord who created man from a clot. Read: And thy Lord is the Most Generous Who taught by the pen, Taught man that which he knew not." (96:1-5)
"And they shall say had we but listened or used reason, we would not be among the inmates of the burning fire." (67:10)
"Are those who have knowledge and those who have no knowledge alike? Only the men of understanding are mindful." (39:9)
The Quran exhorts the Muslims to scientific research: "And whoso bringeth the truth and believeth therein such are the dutiful." (39:33)
Every Muslim mans and every Muslim womans prayer should be: "My Lord! Enrich me with knowledge." (20:114)