16-04-2025
Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon as Lebanese army arrests rocket cell
ALBAWABA- Tensions escalated in southern Lebanon following multiple Israeli drone raids targeting the outskirts of Al-Zaloutiya and the town of Aita al-Shaab. Also Read Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon leave 6 dead, 31 injured
Israeli forces launched three separate strikes in the region, intensifying the already volatile border situation.
Meanwhile, the Lebanese Army released a statement confirming the arrest of several individuals involved in two rocket attacks launched toward the occupied Palestinian territories on March 22 and 28, 2025.
نتيجة الرصد والمتابعة من قبل مديرية المخابرات في الجيش، والتحقيقات التي أجرتها المديرية والشرطة العسكرية، وبالتعاون مع المديرية العامة لقوى الأمن الداخلي والمديرية العامة للأمن العام بشأن عمليتَي إطلاق صواريخ باتجاه الأراضي الفلسطينية المحتلة بتاريخَي ٢٢ و٢٨ /٣ /٢٠٢٥، الأولى بين… — الجيش اللبناني (@LebarmyOfficial) April 16, 2025
The first attack was traced to an area between Kfar Tibnit and Arnoun in Nabatieh, while the second originated from Qaqaiyat al-Jisr, also in Nabatieh.
According to the Army Intelligence Directorate, joint investigations carried out with the Military Police, the Internal Security Forces, and the General Directorate of Public Security led to the identification of a group comprising both Lebanese and Palestinian nationals. Also Read Iran close to acquiring nuclear weapons: IAEA Chief
Crucially, fingerprints found on the missile launch pad were instrumental in uncovering the suspects' identities.
Subsequent raids across various regions resulted in the arrest of several members of the group and the confiscation of the vehicle and equipment used in both operations.
The seized materials have been handed over to the judiciary, and investigations are underway under legal supervision. Authorities confirmed that efforts are continuing to apprehend the remaining suspects.
