Following five suicide bombings and grenade attacks, seven members of the Lebanese Army were injured. According to AFP, on Friday, July 9, the Lebanese Army raided two refugee camps near the Syrian border to arrest and seize the ammunition of 'terrorists.' The Army reported that five of their suspects detonated themselves during the operation, and one of them threw a grenade at the soldiers, resulting in the injury of seven soldiers. One of these camps is located near the border town of Arsal, and the other is in the town of al-Qaryah. A military source told AFP that several individuals were also arrested during this operation. The Lebanese Army occasionally engages with ISIS or Al-Qaeda militants in border areas with Syria. In August 2014, the Lebanese Army clashed with ISIS and Al-Nusra Front forces in the Arsal region. At that time, 30 members of the Lebanese police and army were kidnapped by these militants. After lengthy negotiations and mediation, 16 of these forces were released in December 2015 in exchange for the release of extremist militants from Lebanese prisons. However, four of the Lebanese captives were executed, and another died from injuries. Nine of these captives are still held by armed extremist groups in Syria. Since 2014, the Lebanese Army and Hezbollah have been conducting operations against jihadist forces in eastern Lebanon. Hezbollah, along with Iran and Russia, supports Bashar al-Assad's government.
Seven Lebanese Soldiers Injured Following Five Suicide Bombings
Seven Lebanese soldiers were injured in a raid on refugee camps near the Syrian border, where the Lebanese Army attempted to arrest suspected terrorists. This incident highlights ongoing tensions and violence in the region, particularly involving ISIS and Al-Qaeda militants. It underscores the complex security challenges faced by Lebanon amidst its ongoing conflict with extremist groups.
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📰 What Happened
Lebanese Army engaged in operations against terrorists, resulting in injuries to seven soldiers.
- Lebanese Army arrest terrorists
- suspects attack Lebanese Army
- Lebanese Army engage ISIS, Al-Qaeda militants
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The incident underscores the persistent threat of terrorism along the Lebanese-Syrian border.
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