Ansariya ambush (1997)

Ansariya ambush (Israel Defence Forces vs 22px|border Hezbollah & Supported by: & 22px|border Amal Movement) took place in 1997 during South Lebanon conflict.

Battle facts

• Year: 1997
• Date: 1997-09-01
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: South Lebanon conflict
• Side A: Israel Defence Forces
• Side B: 22px|border Hezbollah, Supported by:, 22px|border Amal Movement
• Commanders (A): Lt. Col. Yosef Korakin
• Commanders (B): 22px|border Com. Abu Shamran, 22px|border Ahmed Wehbe
• Casualties: 12 IDF soldiers killed (Israel Defence Forces), 2 fighters lightly wounded (side B)
• Outcome: Hezbollah victory
• Coordinates: 33.413°, 35.279°

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