Israeli forces recently captured a Lebanese sea captain in the town of Batroun, north of Beirut. The incident involved a group of armed men landing on the coast and taking the captain away. Authorities are investigating whether Israel was involved in the abduction.
Although the Lebanese military officials confirmed the incident, they did not disclose the man’s identity or his possible links to Hezbollah. There are suspicions that the captain may have ties to the militant group or could be working for an Israeli spy agency, leading to the Israeli forces’ involvement in the operation.
Hezbollah, in response, condemned the incident as a “Zionist aggression” in the Batroun area. However, Israel’s military is still looking into reports that its forces captured a senior member of Hezbollah’s naval force during the operation.
Residents in the area where the man was seized described the armed group as state security, causing fear and confusion among the locals. The man, identified as a civilian ship captain, was reportedly taken from his home by the armed group.
The U.N. peacekeeping force in south Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, denied allegations that they assisted the landing force in the operation. They emphasized the importance of avoiding disinformation and false rumors that could jeopardize the safety of peacekeepers in the region.
The incident has raised tensions in the area, with ongoing investigations into the motives behind the abduction. The Lebanese government and military officials are working to uncover the full details of the operation and determine the extent of involvement by external forces.
As the situation unfolds, the local community remains on edge, with concerns about potential escalations and further security threats. The aftermath of this event could have lasting implications on the delicate balance of power in the region.
