Israel Army Says It Fired at 4 Hezbollah Militants in Lebanon 'Security Zone'

The Israeli military said Tuesday its forces opened fire on four alleged Hezbollah militants who entered the so-called "security zone" it has established in southern Lebanon, the second such incident within hours.

The army said the militants entered the zone on a bulldozer and a motorcycle and that the soldiers initially fired warning shots as they approached troops deployed there.

"After the terrorists continued to approach and failed to comply with the soldiers' calls, additional fire was conducted in order to remove the threat. Hits were identified," the military said -- the second incident of the day in the zone, which extends roughly 10 kilometers (6 miles) into Lebanese territory.