The alleged contact with the Israeli army causes panic in Haret Hreik
Quick Look
An alleged phone call from a person claiming to be from the Israeli army sparked a state of panic in Haret Hreik in Lebanon, where residents heard gunfire in the air and left their homes, but it later turned out that the call was fake and baseless, and that the Israeli army did not issue any warning in the area.
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Why It Matters
Part of the southern suburbs of Beirut, Haret Hreik is a densely populated area and considered a Hezbollah stronghold, making it sensitive to any reports of Israeli threats.
The call quickly sparked a state of panic in the neighborhood, as bullets were fired intensely into the air, and some residents left their homes amid the belief that a serious eviction threat had been issued.
It later turned out that the call was baseless and that it was a “prank.” The Mechanics Committee informed the Lebanese Army Command that the Israeli Army did not issue any warning in the southern suburb, and it had no connection to the Haret Hreik communication.
A video clip of a man speaking with another claiming to be from the Israeli army has spread on social media.
Open Questions
- Who is the man who appeared in the video and called claiming to be from the Israeli army?
- What are the motives behind spreading this fake communication?
- Is there an investigation underway to determine the source and originator of the contact?
