Feb 9 • 02:34 UTC 🇶🇦 Qatar Al Jazeera

Urgent | The Islamic Group in Lebanon: An Israeli force infiltrated the town of al-Habbariyeh in southern Lebanon and kidnapped one of its officials

An Israeli force reportedly infiltrated the town of al-Habbariyeh in southern Lebanon and kidnapped a prominent official from the Islamic Group, as confirmed by the group itself.

The Islamic Group in Lebanon has reported that an Israeli force infiltrated the town of al-Habbariyeh during the early hours of Monday, where they abducted a key official, Antouy Antouy, from his residence. According to the group's statement, this incursion occurred under the cover of darkness and involved violent confrontations with the official's family. The incident adds to a series of reported daily violations and aggressive actions by Israeli forces against Lebanon.

The Islamic Group's leadership has condemned the abduction, holding Israeli forces responsible for any harm that may come to their kidnapped official. They argue that such actions are part of a broader strategy by Israel to instill fear in local populations, potentially driving them away from their homes and lands. This raises significant concerns about human rights violations and the increasing tensions along the Lebanese border.

Furthermore, the group has called upon the Lebanese government to exert pressure on stakeholders involved in the ceasefire agreements to halt Israeli hostilities and secure the release of their member, along with other Lebanese prisoners held by Israel. This incident underscores the fragile state of peace in the region and the ongoing struggles faced by local communities caught in the crossfire of geopolitical conflicts.

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