The Syrian security forces arresting suspects during an operation in the suburbs of Damascus, following the suicide bombing committed on June 22, 2025, against a church in the Syrian capital. Photo AFP/SANA
In recent weeks, reports of a possible resurgence of the jihadist threat in Lebanon have reignited fears of renewed terrorist attacks. Last week, Hezbollah's al-Manar channel reported the arrest of "a cell related to Daesh [the Arabic acronym of the Islamic State group] and connected to Mossad" in Burj al-Barajneh, in Beirut's southern suburbs. On Wednesday, al-Akhbar renewed its accusations, again reporting that Mossad is mobilizing Daesh elements in Lebanon. At the same time, media reports have pointed to a wave of arrests targeting Syrian nationals in Shiite-majority areas, including Chiyah, near Beirut, as well as Karak, in Zahle, and Chmistar, near Baalbeck. These unverified leaks have stirred widespread panic, as Lebanon prepares to welcome tens of thousands of tourists — raising questions about the timing of the...
In recent weeks, reports of a possible resurgence of the jihadist threat in Lebanon have reignited fears of renewed terrorist attacks. Last week, Hezbollah's al-Manar channel reported the arrest of "a cell related to Daesh [the Arabic acronym of the Islamic State group] and connected to Mossad" in Burj al-Barajneh, in Beirut's southern suburbs. On Wednesday, al-Akhbar renewed its accusations, again reporting that Mossad is mobilizing Daesh elements in Lebanon. At the same time, media reports have pointed to a wave of arrests targeting Syrian nationals in Shiite-majority areas, including Chiyah, near Beirut, as well as Karak, in Zahle, and Chmistar, near Baalbeck. These unverified leaks have stirred widespread panic, as Lebanon prepares to welcome tens of thousands of tourists — raising questions about the timing of...