2 Israeli Soldiers Slain, Sources Say

Lebanese guerrillas ambushed an Israeli army patrol in southern Lebanon, killing two Israeli soldiers and wounding four others, Lebanese security sources said. The attack set off fierce fighting, including Israeli airstrikes. The Israeli military did not comment immediately on the casualties, although it said a Cobra attack helicopter had made an emergency landing in the area. The helicopter crew was rescued. The Lebanese officials said that the ambush occurred near the outpost of Rihan and that two of the wounded soldiers were seriously hurt. The Islamic militant group Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the attack.