Attempt on the Life of Defense Minister: Incident in Beirut

In the Jisr al-Basha neighborhood of Beirut, unknown gunmen opened fire on the convoy of Lebanese Defense Minister Maurice Slim. As Slim himself reported to local television, he was unharmed in the assassination attempt. No further details have been provided.

It should be noted that tensions in Lebanon have escalated again in recent days. Several countries, including Germany and France, have urged their citizens to leave the country immediately.