Summary
The Lebanese government announced that it stopped an alleged Israeli plot involving planned bomb attacks and assassinations in Lebanon. Several individuals, including a Lebanese-Brazilian and a Palestinian, were arrested as part of the operation. The foiled plot aimed to target a commemoration ceremony for a Hezbollah leader.
Key Facts
- Lebanon claims it prevented an Israeli plan to conduct bomb attacks and assassinations.
- The country's General Security Directorate, an intelligence agency, dismantled the network.
- Arrests included a Lebanese-Brazilian suspect and a Palestinian national.
- An arrest led to an admission of responsibility for previous assassinations linked to the group al-Jamaa al-Islamiya.
- Tensions are rising between Hezbollah and the Lebanese government over attempts to disarm the group.
- Despite a ceasefire, Israel continues airstrikes in Lebanon, reportedly targeting border areas.
- An Israeli strike on Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon recently killed five civilians.
- Israel occupies areas in southern Lebanon, increasing local tension.
