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Al Bawaba
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Al Bawaba
'Prank message' about close Israeli attack in Lebanon causes panic
Published June 9th, 2025 - 06:51 GMT ALBAWABA - A 'Prank message' about a possible Israeli attack in Lebanon causes panic in the Saksakiyeh town in the Sidon District, southern Lebanon, on Sunday. A state of security alert and tension dominated the Lebanese town after a house received a threatening message, sparking anxiety and confusion among residents, local media explained. According to the National News Agency (NNA) "The mysterious threat received via phone prompted security authorities to act quickly and launch an immediate investigation to determine the source of the call and its background." ⚡️ مجدداً.. "المزحات" تقلق البلدات وتثير الهلع!شهدت بلدة السكسكية في قضاء صور حالة من الاستنفار الأمني والتوتر، عقب تلقي أحد المنازل اتصالًا هاتفيًا يحمل تهديدًا غامضًا، ما أثار القلق بين سكان البلدة. 👇. — ٍñäþīlä fäḑễl (@NabilaFadel6060) June 8, 2025 The incident was accompanied by the deployment of security personnel in the area, local media confirmed. Citizens of the town shared photos online showing the details of the message, which read, "Peace be upon you. Israel welcomes you. We will strike the project near Yassin al-Hallaq between 12 and 3 p.m." A photo of the prank message which caused a security alert and panic among Lebanese. (X) The revelation of the background to the call sparked a wave of anger and disapproval among residents, who viewed this type of behavior as a disregard for public safety, especially given the tense security conditions in southern Lebanon. A number of residents called on the relevant authorities to "tighten oversight and hold accountable those responsible for such irresponsible behavior," given its negative impact on the general sense of security. اسـتـنـفـار وتـوتّـر فـي هـذه الـبـلـدة الجـنـوبـيّـة... والـسّـبـب "مـزحـة ثـقـيـلـة"أفادت الوكالة الوطنية للاعلام أنّ بلدة السكسكية في قضاء صور شهدت حالة من الإستنفار الأمني والتوتر... عقب تلقّي أحد السكان اتصالًا هاتفيًا يحمل تهديدًا غامضًا يدعوه لإخلاء المنزل، ما أثار… — مصدر مسؤول (@fouadkhreiss) June 8, 2025 However, the investigations led to a surprising conclusion, as it turned out that "the call was nothing more than a heavy-handed prank by one of the individuals toward his friend," according to NNA. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (


LBCI
18 hours ago
- LBCI
Phone threat sparks panic in Saksakiyeh in Tyre, turns out to be a prank
A tense security situation unfolded in the southern town of Saksakiyeh, in the Tyre district, after a local home received a mysterious phone call containing a vague threat. The incident quickly raised alarm among residents and prompted a swift response from security forces. Authorities launched an investigation immediately after the report was filed. But what seemed to be a potentially serious threat took an unexpected turn: it was all a prank. According to preliminary findings, the call originated from someone attempting a misguided joke on a friend. Despite the absence of real danger, the incident caused considerable unease among residents, especially given the region's already heightened security climate. Local citizens expressed frustration over what they described as an "irresponsible act," urging authorities to enforce stricter monitoring and hold individuals accountable for creating unnecessary fear and anxiety. The National News Agency (NNA) reported growing calls within the community for legal measures to deter similar incidents, emphasizing the strain such false alarms place on both security services and the public.