five militants one pro-Syrian Palestinian group On Wednesday, there were those who lost their lives in an explosion in Lebanon at a base close to the Syrian border. But the versions about what happened are different. According to Lebanese security forces, this is a accidental glare. Instead, the spokesperson Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine General CommandI (PFLP-GC) accused Israel of carrying out “night attacks” on the Qousaya base, while the Israeli Army denied any intervention.
“A old rocket exploded died in the base’s weapons depot and five fighters were killed,” said a security source who did not want to be named because he was not authorized to speak to the press. Qousaya, adjacent to the Syrian border. The Lebanese Army did not make an official decision on the incident. PFLP-GC is a strong group based in Damascus. Relations with the Syrian government and its Lebanese ally Shiite militias Hezbollah. Its relations with both actors translate into the presence of the group’s foundations in the region. Lebanon Beca Valleybefore coming to Syria.
The militias insist that Israel be involved. “Five fighters were killed,” spokesman Anwar Raja told France Presse.night attacks“ of the Hebrew state. At the moment, we do not have more detailed information about the operation,” he said. group officer Abu Wael IssamLebanon-based , announced to the Associated Press that they will reply “at the right time”. The attack will not deter his group from “intensifying the fight against the enemy of Israel,” he said. “This is not an activity of the Israel Defense Forces,” a spokesman for the Israeli military force told AFP. [el Ejército israelí]”.
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they are not widespread Israel launched an airstrike on Lebanon. In August 2019, suspected Israeli shelling targeted the PFLP-GC in Qousaya. Four years ago, a Lebanese security official claimed there had been an explosion at a group base in the same area. injured seven peopleThe Palestinian group blamed the Israeli attack. FPLG-GC, all Lebanese and Syrian borderin addition to the military presence in both countries.
The militant group became known for its impressive attacks on Israel decades ago, such as the hijacking of an Israeli El Al plane. 1968 and the bombing of another plane at Zurich airport 1969. A year later, a Swissair plane was bombed on a flight from Zurich to Tel Aviv. kill all 47 passengers on board. Also, during Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 1985captured three Israeli soldiers. Through their negotiations, they achieved the release of more than one person. 1,100 prisonersmostly Palestinians, Lebanese and Syrians.