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Lebanon Arrests Over 32 Suspected Israeli Spies
- On Oct. 10, Lebanese security authorities announced they dismantled a spy network and arrested 32 people in recent months for allegedly aiding Israel against Hezbollah.
- More than a year of hostilities, including two months of open war and continued strikes since a November truce, provided the security context for the arrests.
- Some suspects admitted to providing Israel's Mossad with details on vehicles, buildings and newly appointed Hezbollah leaders, while investigators say a handler used encrypted messaging to supply names and coordinates.
- So far, nine people have been tried by the military court while 23 remain under investigation; two convicted suspects received eight- and seven-year hard-labour sentences, and collaborators face prison terms up to 25 years.
- Amid pressure to disarm, the scandal has shaken Hezbollah's Shiite support base as at least 21 detainees were handed to Lebanese authorities and some residents erected a mock gallows recently.
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The Lebanese General Directorate of General Security revealed on Friday the dismantling of a spy network working for the Israeli occupation that was planning to carry out terrorist operations inside Lebanon, including bombings and assassinations. It confirmed the arrest of a number of those involved...
·Amman, Jordan
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Total News Sources25
Leaning Left7Leaning Right7Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution47% Left, 46% Right
Bias Distribution
- 47% of the sources lean Left, 46% of the sources lean Right
47% Left
L 47%
R 46%
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