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Wednesday, 12 July 2006, 13:07 GMT 14:07 UK

In pictures: Israel-Hezbollah clashes

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The two Israeli soldiers were captured by Hezbollah fighters near the Lebanese border on Wednesday morning.

Israeli artillery

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Israel responded by pounding Hezbollah positions with artillery.

House burning

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This house, which was hit by an Israeli shell, is believed to have been a Hezbollah position.

Israeli troops and military vehicles

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Israeli ground forces then entered Lebanon to hunt for the missing soldiers.

Wounded Israeli civilian

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Israeli and Lebanese civilians have been caught up in the fighting.

Beirut woman with Hezbollah flag waves guns

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News of the soldiers' capture sparked celebrations among Hezbollah supporters in Beirut.

Palestinian celebrations

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Palestinians in the Lebanese capital's refugee camps were quick to join in.

Israeli PM Ehud Olmert (foreground)

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Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has described the capture of the soldiers as an "act of war" by Lebanon.

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