Israel and Hezbollah exchange strikes along the border, as Nasrallah vows retaliation for attacks on group's devices

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BEIRUT (AP) — Israel and Hezbollah exchange strikes along the border, as Nasrallah vows retaliation for attacks on group's devices.

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