For the second time in a week, Lebanon yesterday fired rockets on Israel while Isaeli forces were still pursuing Hamas militants. But based on reports, signs of escalating violence still could not be established.

According to the police, there were no reported casualties in the latest incident although warning signs could be heard in the Northern part of Israel.

A few days ago, the same event happened but officials of both countries downplayed the incident as an action done by smaller Palestinian groups in Lebanon and not the Hezbollah.

In 2006, Israel and Hezbollah engaged in a war that lasted for about a month.

A Israeli police spokesman stated that three rockets hit Israel outside the city of Kiryat Shmona.

Lebanon authorities said that five rockets were actually fired but the two fell in Lebanon.

According to witnesses, Israel responded with artillery fire.