Lebanese Army Command’s Orientation Directorate issued a statement this evening, in which it indicated that ‘further to the previous statement issued on 1/7/2023 related to the killing of two citizens in the Qornet al-Sawda region, the Army Command calls on all Lebanese to exercise responsibility, self-restraint, and concern for civil peace, and not to be taken by rumors and anticipate the investigation into the incident.’

The Army leadership also affirmed that ‘the military units continue to deploy and implement security measures in the region,’ assuing that ‘the army is investigating the matter under the supervision of the competent judicial authorities, in line with its patriotic duty.’

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon