Lebanese troops attacked by gunmen in Baalbek

A Lebanese army patrol was fired on in Baalbek’s neighborhood of Sherawneh, the National News Agency reported on Tuesday, adding that soldiers were injured.

The army heavily deployed in the area following the shooting, according to the report, adding that the attack came after the army arrested one of the “most dangerous wanted” people in Sherawneh on Monday night. (more…)

Teenager in Lebanon stages own abduction to gain $100k ransom from parents

An 18-year old teenager who claimed that he was abducted in the Baalbek village of Brital confessed that he planned his kidnapping with two other accomplices in order to split the ransom, the National News Agency reported. (more…)

Lebanese Army neutralizes clash between rivals in Baalbek

The Lebanese army contained an armed clash between rival clans in the eastern city of Baalbek on Sunday to prevent the confrontation from spiraling out of control. (more…)

Drug dealer killed, son wounded in Baalbeck

Hosni Zoaiter, a prominent drug dealer was killed Friday and his son wounded in a shootout with Lebanese troops in Baalbek.
According to NNA Zoaiter opened fire on Lebanese soldiers during a chase in the Baalbek town of Kneisseh, prompting troops to return fire. Zoaiter was instantaneously killed and his son was wounded.