Lebanese official says bullets hit defense minister's car near Beirut but no one was hurt

AP , Thursday 10 Aug 2023

Two bullets hit the car of Lebanon’s caretaker defense minister on Thursday while he was driving in a convoy near Beirut, a senior security official said. No one was hurt.

Lebanese soldiers stand guard next to an overturned truck, in the Christian town of Kahaleh, Lebanon
Lebanese soldiers stand guard next to an overturned truck, in the Christian town of Kahaleh, Lebanon, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023. AP

 

A senior Lebanese Army official said an investigation was underway to find out if the minister was targeted. He spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations.

Defense Minister Maurice Sleem said in a brief statement that nobody was hurt, without giving further details.

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