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Sniper who shot Israeli soldier turned himself in to Lebanese authorities

December 16, 2013 10:20
Shlomi Cohen

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Rosa Doherty

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The sniper who shot dead an Israeli solider on Sunday night has turned himself in to the Lebanese authorities.

IDF and Lebanese army officials are due to meet today alongside UN representatives to discuss the attack.

The Israeli military said the incident happened on the border between the countries, near the crossing at Rosh Hanikra.

In a statement the IDF said: "The soldier was treated at the scene and was then evacuated to a hospital. He later died of his wounds.