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Hamilton Spectator
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Militant suspected of firing rockets into Israel is handed over to Lebanese army by Hamas
BEIRUT (AP) — Hamas has handed over a militant suspected of firing rockets into northern Israel, the Lebanese Army said on Sunday. The Palestinian group turned over the suspect, who the Lebanese military only identified by the initials M.G., at the entrance of the Ein el-Hilweh refugee camp, in the southern city of Sidon. The army says the militant was suspected of being involved in two rocket launches into Israel in March. The Mediterranean country's top military body Friday warned Hamas that it would face the 'harshest measures' if it carried out any attacks from Lebanon, weeks after several Lebanese and Palestinians were detained on suspicion of firing rockets from Lebanon into northern Israel. Both attacks, months after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal went into effect last November, were met with widespread Israeli airstrikes across southern Lebanon and in southern Beirut. Since the Israel-Hamas war began in October 2023, the Palestinian militant group has carried out several attacks against Israel from Lebanon, where it has an armed presence. Israel has since carried out airstrikes that have killed several Hamas officials, including senior military chief Saleh Arouri in Beirut. The low-level fighting in southern Lebanon between the Hezbollah group and Israel escalated months later, with Israel assassinating much of the Hezbollah leadership, including long-time secretary general Hassan Nasrallah. More than 4,000 people were killed in Lebanon. Israel still controls five hilltop points in southern Lebanon and has been critical of Hezbollah not being fully disarmed yet, and claims the group is trying to rearm in the south. Hezbollah says its military presence in southern Lebanon has subsided as per the ceasefire agreement, and has criticized Israel for its continued strikes in the area.
Associated Press
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
Militant suspected of firing rockets into Israel is handed over to Lebanese army by Hamas
BEIRUT (AP) — Hamas has handed over a militant suspected of firing rockets into northern Israel, the Lebanese Army said on Sunday. The Palestinian group turned over the suspect, who the Lebanese military only identified by the initials M.G., at the entrance of the Ein el-Hilweh refugee camp, in the southern city of Sidon. The army says the militant was suspected of being involved in two rocket launches into Israel in March. The Mediterranean country's top military body Friday warned Hamas that it would face the 'harshest measures' if it carried out any attacks from Lebanon, weeks after several Lebanese and Palestinians were detained on suspicion of firing rockets from Lebanon into northern Israel. Both attacks, months after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal went into effect last November, were met with widespread Israeli airstrikes across southern Lebanon and in southern Beirut. Since the Israel-Hamas war began in October 2023, the Palestinian militant group has carried out several attacks against Israel from Lebanon, where it has an armed presence. Israel has since carried out airstrikes that have killed several Hamas officials, including senior military chief Saleh Arouri in Beirut. The low-level fighting in southern Lebanon between the Hezbollah group and Israel escalated months later, with Israel assassinating much of the Hezbollah leadership, including long-time secretary general Hassan Nasrallah. More than 4,000 people were killed in Lebanon. Israel still controls five hilltop points in southern Lebanon and has been critical of Hezbollah not being fully disarmed yet, and claims the group is trying to rearm in the south. Hezbollah says its military presence in southern Lebanon has subsided as per the ceasefire agreement, and has criticized Israel for its continued strikes in the area.
Los Angeles Times
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Los Angeles Times
Lebanon warns Hamas not to carry out any attacks from its territories
BEIRUT — Lebanese authorities warned the Hamas group Friday that it would face the 'harshest measures' if it carried out any attacks from Lebanon. The warning by the Higher Defense Council, Lebanon's top military body, came weeks after several Lebanese and Palestinians were detained on suspicion of firing rockets from Lebanon into northern Israel. 'Hamas and other factions will not be allowed to endanger national stability,' the council said. 'The safety of Lebanon's territories is above all.' 'The harshest measures will be taken to put a complete end to any act that infringes on Lebanon's sovereignty,' according to a statement that was read by Brig. Gen. Mohammed al-Mustafa. Hamas officials did not immediately respond to requests by the Associated Press for comment. Since the Israel-Hamas war began in October 2023, the Palestinian militant group has carried out several attacks against Israel from Lebanon, where it has an armed presence. Israel has since carried out airstrikes that killed Hamas officials including one of its top military chiefs, Saleh Arouri, in Beirut. Lebanese authorities are seeking to establish their authority throughout the country, mainly in the south near the border with Israel after the 14-month Israel-Hezbollah war that ended in late November with the U.S.-brokered ceasefire. Authorities last month detained several people, including a number of Palestinians, who were allegedly involved in firing rockets toward Israel in two separate attacks in late March that triggered intense Israeli airstrikes on parts of Lebanon. Lebanon's Hezbollah group denied at the time that it was behind the firing of rockets. The meeting of the Higher Defense Council was attended by senior officials including the country's president, prime minister, army commander and heads of security services. The council's statement quoted Prime Minister Nawaf Salam as saying that all 'illegal weapons' should be handed over to the state. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is expected to visit Lebanon later this month. Despite the ceasefire deal with Israel in November, Israel is continuing with near-daily airstrikes on Lebanon that have left dozens of civilians and Hezbollah members dead. Lebanon's state-run National News Agency reported that an Israeli drone fired three missiles Friday morning at a gas station in the southern village of Houla, wounding five people. On Thursday, Israel said it killed an official with Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force in a drone strike in south Lebanon. Mroue writes for the Associated Press.
Nahar Net
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Higher Defense Council warns Hamas against acts that harm Lebanon's security
by Naharnet Newsdesk 02 May 2025, 13:12 Lebanese authorities warned Hamas Friday that it would face the "harshest measures" if it carried out any attacks from Lebanon. The warning by the Higher Defense Council, Lebanon's top military body, came weeks after several Lebanese and Palestinians were detained on suspicion of firing rockets from Lebanon into northern Israel. "Hamas and other factions will not be allowed to endanger national stability," the council said. "The safety of Lebanon's territories is above all." "The harshest measures will be taken to put a complete end to any act that infringes on Lebanon's sovereignty," according to a statement that was read by Brig. Gen. Mohammed al-Mustafa. Hamas officials did not immediately respond to requests by The Associated Press for comment. Since the Israel-Hamas war began in October 2023, the Palestinian militant group has carried out several attacks against Israel from Lebanon, where it has an armed presence. Israel has since carried out airstrikes that killed Hamas officials including one of its top military chiefs, Saleh Arouri, in Beirut's southern suburbs. Lebanese authorities are seeking to establish their authority throughout the country, mainly in the south near the border with Israel after the 14-month Israel-Hezbollah war that ended in late November with the U.S.-brokered ceasefire. Authorities last month detained several people, including a number of Palestinians, who were allegedly involved in firing rockets toward Israel in two separate attacks in late March that triggered intense Israeli airstrikes on parts of Lebanon. Hezbollah denied at the time that it was behind the firing of rockets. The council also said legal proceedings would begin early next week against those detained over the rocket fire. The meeting of the Higher Defense Council was attended by senior officials including President Joseph Aoun, PM Nawaf Salam, Army chief General Rodolphe Haykal and the heads of security services. The council's statement quoted Salam as saying that all "illegal weapons" should be handed over to the state. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is expected to visit Lebanon later this month. Despite the ceasefire deal with Israel in November, Israel is continuing with near-daily airstrikes on Lebanon that have left dozens of civilians and Hezbollah members dead. Lebanon's state-run National News Agency reported that an Israeli drone fired three missiles Friday morning at a gas station in the southern village of Houla, wounding five people. On Thursday, Israel said it killed an official with Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force in a drone strike in south Lebanon.
Hamilton Spectator
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Lebanon warns Hamas not to carry out any attacks from its territories
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese authorities warned the Hamas group Friday that it would face the 'harshest measures' if it carried out any attacks from Lebanon. The warning by the Higher Defense Council, Lebanon's top military body, came weeks after several Lebanese and Palestinians were detained on suspicion of firing rockets from Lebanon into northern Israel. 'Hamas and other factions will not be allowed to endanger national stability,' the council said. 'The safety of Lebanon's territories is above all.' 'The harshest measures will be taken to put a complete end to any act that infringes on Lebanon's sovereignty,' according to a statement that was read by Brig. Gen. Mohammed al-Mustafa. Hamas officials did not immediately respond to requests by The Associated Press for comment. Since the Israel-Hamas war began in October 2023, the Palestinian militant group has carried out several attacks against Israel from Lebanon, where it has an armed presence. Israel has since carried out airstrikes that killed Hamas officials including one of its top military chiefs, Saleh Arouri , in Beirut. Lebanese authorities are seeking to establish their authority throughout the country, mainly in the south near the border with Israel after the 14-month Israel-Hezbollah war that ended in late November with the U.S.-brokered ceasefire . Authorities last month detained several people, including a number of Palestinians, who were allegedly involved in firing rockets toward Israel in two separate attacks in late March that triggered intense Israeli airstrikes on parts of Lebanon. Lebanon's Hezbollah group denied at the time that it was behind the firing of rockets. The meeting of the Higher Defense Council was attended by senior officials including the country's president, prime minister, army commander and heads of security services. The council's statement quoted Prime Minister Nawaf Salam as saying that all 'illegal weapons' should be handed over to the state. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is expected to visit Lebanon later this month. Despite the ceasefire deal with Israel in November, Israel is continuing with near-daily airstrikes on Lebanon that have left dozens of civilians and Hezbollah members dead. Lebanon's state-run National News Agency reported that an Israeli drone fired three missiles Friday morning at a gas station in the southern village of Houla, wounding five people. On Thursday, Israel said it killed an official with Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force in a drone strike in south Lebanon.
