Lebanese Security Links Tripoli Clashes to Saint Elias Church Attack in Damascus and Israeli Escalation
Lebanese security points to a link between Tripoli clashes, the Saint Elias attack, and Israeli escalation
A source within the Lebanese security forces explained that the clashes in the northern city of Tripoli were the result of an “organized operation” that was being prepared, indicating that the data points to a very serious attempt that was thwarted.
The source added that these movements cannot be separated from the attack on Saint Elias Church in Damascus days earlier, as well as the Israeli escalation in the region, suggesting a possible connection between the incidents in Tripoli and Damascus.
Lebanese security forces witnessed armed clashes on Saturday during a raid carried out by the Rapid Response Force from the Internal Security Forces’ Intelligence Branch. The clashes resulted in the death of one security personnel and injuries to two others, one of whom is an officer. The confrontations occurred in Al Mi’ateen Street during an operation targeting wanted individuals who were reportedly barricaded inside a residential apartment, with the force coming under heavy gunfire during the raid.
عملية أمنية في طرابلس: تبادل إطلاق نار وسقوط شهيد!
نفذت فرقة “السوات” التابعة للشرطة القضائية في قوى الأمن الداخلي ، صباح اليوم السبت، عملية أمنية نوعية في شارع المئتين بمدينة طرابلس، استهدفت المطلوب الخطر ناصر رومية، الملاحق بمذكرات عدلية تتعلق بجرائم قتل وإطلاق نار.
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According to media reports, Lebanese security forces arrested several wanted suspects during the operation. However, the Internal Security Forces have not yet issued an official statement identifying those arrested or detailing the charges. Security conditions in the city remain tense amid a wide deployment of Internal Security Forces in the area.
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