The Lebanese Armed Forces Intelligence implemented an operation in the northeastern border town of Arsal at dawn, killing the mastermind behind the explosions that targeted Ras Baalbek, Syrian national Yasser al-Ghawi, as well as fugitive Atef Jaroudi, who was among those involved in the assassination of ISF Information member Zaher Ezzeddine upon the order of Islamic State leader in Arsal Abou Aisha.
During the raids, the army seized from inside the apartment of the fugitives an explosive belt, 7 bombs, hand grenades and 50 kg of explosive materials. To see the photos, click on this link
The two men were killed when they were attempting to detonate themselves during the raid.
In this regard, Lebanese arms dealer Khaled Ezzeddine was arrested during an army raid in Arsal, as well as two Syrian nationals from Jomaa family.
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