Gunfire targeted the car of Lebanon's caretaker Defense Minister Maurice Sleem, though no injuries were reported, according to officials. The incident occurred in Beirut's Jisr el-Bashra neighbourhood, with two bullets striking the vehicle's window on August 10. Interior Minister Bassam al-Mawlawi stated that an investigation is underway to determine whether the minister was specifically targeted or if the shots were stray, Al Jazeera reported.
Lebanon's army was simultaneously dispatched to the Christian village of Kahaleh after a lethal altercation between residents and members of the Shia group Hezbollah. Following a truck rollover involving Hezbollah members, tension escalated when residents surrounded the vehicle, leading to gunfire that claimed lives on both sides. Hezbollah and residents have accused each other of initiating the violence.
Ahmed Qassas, the Hezbollah member killed, received a military funeral draped in the group's flag. Amid the turmoil, Hezbollah emphasised its commitment to avoid being drawn into further strife and confrontations that could destabilise the country.
The Lebanese army verified two casualties and confirmed the seizure of ammunition from the truck. The truck's cargo was transported to a military centre for investigation by judicial authorities.
Lebanon has grappled with a four-year financial crisis rooted in corruption and overspending. Hezbollah, a prominent force, possesses a substantial arsenal that has sparked contention within the country, with allegations of undermining the state.
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