BEIRUT — The cautious optimism that followed U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a cease-fire between Iran and Israel has been quickly overshadowed in Lebanon by renewed fears of Islamic State activity. The issue, long dormant in public discourse, has resurfaced following the June 22 suicide bombing at Saint Elias Church in Damascus, which killed 25 people.Since then, Lebanese security agencies have announced a series of arrests tied to suspected terrorist cells operating within the country.Security sources told L’Orient-Le Jour that while the terrorist threat in Lebanon never fully disappeared, its intensity fluctuates with regional dynamics. In recent weeks, security services have increased surveillance and operations, especially in light of political changes in Syria. The new ruling authorities in Damascus reportedly include...
BEIRUT — The cautious optimism that followed U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a cease-fire between Iran and Israel has been quickly overshadowed in Lebanon by renewed fears of Islamic State activity. The issue, long dormant in public discourse, has resurfaced following the June 22 suicide bombing at Saint Elias Church in Damascus, which killed 25 people.Since then, Lebanese security agencies have announced a series of arrests tied to suspected terrorist cells operating within the country.Security sources told L’Orient-Le Jour that while the terrorist threat in Lebanon never fully disappeared, its intensity fluctuates with regional dynamics. In recent weeks, security services have increased surveillance and operations, especially in light of political changes in Syria. The new ruling authorities in Damascus reportedly...
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