Emergency in Lebanon: Dahsh incursion into the border country

Fierce fighting between the Lebanese Sunni militia invaded the country from Syria and captured the border town of Arsal continued into the night. This is the most serious leakage since the Syrian Civil War in the neighboring country. So far at least 14 soldiers and 50 Sunni rebels have killed. 15 soldiers were captured. Delegation of Sunni sheikhs, leaving the region to mediate between the parties, an exchange of heavy fire, and two friends were wounded.

Battles attracted more than 3 days, and the fire got worse in the morning (Tuesday). The Lebanese government convened an emergency meeting yesterday, Prime Minister Tamam Salam said that "we will not sign any deal with the rebels." Syrian Foreign Ministry announced that it "stands alongside the Lebanese army in its struggle against the infidels" and the UN Security Council issued a statement in support of the Lebanese government.

Senior editors of the Lebanese media gathered for a special meeting, and announced after the meeting on the "urgent need to unite in the struggle of media support army against armed Islamists."Security alert was raised all over Lebanon, fearing the fighting spread to other cities. Roadblocks were set up centers where there is a fear of riots and demonstrations in solidarity with Sunni insurgents, including areas which house the supporters of Sidon Salafist Sheikh Ahmad Al -Assir.

Last year, 12 soldiers were killed in the fighting between Hezbollah and military opponents and supporters of the prisoner. Hezbollah issued a "statement of support for the Lebanese army and his struggle". Reuters reported that its fighters were deployed near Arsal, but so far there is no evidence that the organization participates actively in hostilities. Shura Council member of Hezbollah, Mohammed Yazbek, issued a statement on Al - Manar, which referred to the Barsal crisis, saying that Hezbollah would not allow Lebanon to deteriorate the situation that Iraq faced:

"Who wants to threaten the unity of the army, we clarify - Lebanon Valley will not be Mosul". He said, "All the people support the military. Did not agree would invade the homeland will not allow to destroy a mosque or a church. Player with all our strength and will not hesitate." Arsal in the exchange of fire erupted on Saturday afternoon, a few hours after the Lebanese army stopped a man named Imad Juma, a senior extremist faction of the Syrian rebels, on his way to get medical care. It remains unclear whether he was among the organization Daa"s ("Islamic State") or another local faction linked to al - Qaeda.

Juma's followers attacked nine Lebanese army stationed Barsal and kidnapped soldiers hiding in a police station. They announced that they would consider releasing them for their leader. Video circulated on the net, were abducted tell the camera that they are "arteries Lebanese army service and Hezbollah", after that probably had to do it at gunpoint captors.

Barsal located tens of thousands of Syrians fleeing from the civil war across the border. Witnesses said Arsal bombarded from all sides, and that thousands of residents fled. One refugee, who identified himself as Walid, told The New York Times "that" some of the residents here are angry with us. They refuse to entertain us because they think we are responsible for fighting, as if we ordered the rebels.

"Deputy Mayor Ahmed said: "The situation here is miserable. Shelters are full and will soon run out of medication. Hospitals will not be able to take in more injuries." Lebanese army chief Jean Kahouji, said Sunday that the armed invasion of Syria on the part of the border was premeditated, and claimed that she had no connection to the arrest of Juma. During a press conference in Beirut, he said that "what happened is much more dangerous than you think. Terrorist attack did not happen by accident or as part of a coincidence. He designed a long time ago, and the terrorists are just waiting for the right moment. "

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