Lebanon Foils 3 Suicide Attacks by "Terrorist Network"

Published February 23rd, 2022 - 02:13 GMT
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Lebanese interior minister said in a press conference, Wednesday, that the country's security forces have foiled three planned terrorist attacks targeting civilians in Lebanon, local media reported.

Militants are believed to be related to the Islamic State, Naharnet added.

"A terrorist group had recruited young Palestinian men in Lebanon to carry out major bombing attacks using explosive belts and other munitions,' Mawlawi told a press conference.

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