Lebanese soldier wounded in border clash with Syrian forces after attempted crossing in northern Bekaa. ©Al-Markazia
A gunfight broke out on Friday between the Lebanese Army and armed members of the newly formed Syrian General Security forces in the northern Bekaa border area of Hosh al-Sayyed Ali, resulting in the injury of a Lebanese soldier.
According to An-Nahar, the incident occurred when a member of the Syrian General Security attempted to cross from Syrian territory into Lebanon. Despite warnings from the Lebanese Army to refrain from breaching the border, the individual insisted on proceeding, escalating tensions that ultimately led to an exchange of fire.
The circumstances of the incident remain under investigation.
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