In a surprising development, a group identifying itself as the "Soldiers of God" made a bold statement on Sunday by infiltrating the monitors at Beirut's "Rafik al-Hariri" airport.
The message displayed prominently on the airport monitors left no room for ambiguity
In a surprising development, a group identifying itself as the "Soldiers of God" made a bold statement on Sunday by infiltrating the monitors at Beirut's "Rafik al-Hariri" airport. Their message was a direct warning to Hezbollah and its leader, Hassan Nasrallah, indicating their refusal to allow the airport to be used for the transfer of weapons.
The message displayed prominently on the airport monitors left no room for ambiguity: "You will not find support - if Lebanon gets caught up in the war." This direct challenge was intended to send a clear message to Nasrallah and his organization.
The hackers didn't stop there; they replaced the usual flight information with their message for all travelers and airport visitors to see. "In the name of God and the people, the 'Rafik al-Hariri' airport is not the airport of Hezbollah and Iran," read the hackers' proclamation.
Continuing their bold stance, the message further stated, "Nasrallah, you will bear responsibility for it and its consequences. You are not fighting on behalf of anyone; you destroyed our port, and now they will attack our airport because of the introduction of weapons. Free the airport from the state's grip."
This incident raises concerns about the security of vital infrastructure in Lebanon and the potential risks associated with the transfer of weapons through civilian facilities.
While it remains unclear who the "Soldiers of God" are and what their exact motivations may be, their message underscores the growing tension and divisions within Lebanon, particularly concerning the role of Hezbollah in the country's affairs.
Lebanese authorities are expected to investigate this security breach, and it remains to be seen how this development will impact the political and security landscape in the region.
Maronite Patriarch Béchara Raï raised the stakes Sunday, declaring that southern Lebanon "is not a bargaining chip." In his Sunday homily in Mayfouk, in the Jbeil district, the cardinal called for the "protection" of the region, insisting that such protection "begins with the state holding a monopoly on weapons », a thinly veiled call for Hezbollah's disarmament.
The head of United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon said on Saturday it was critical to ensure other UN agencies and Lebanese troops could assume the tasks carried out by the force before it begins withdrawing at the end of this year.
European and Arab military chiefs will meet in Paris on Thursday to assess the Lebanese Armed Forces' needs and discuss the looming end of a United Nations peacekeeping mission, amid fears of a renewed Israeli military campaign in southern Lebanon.
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