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This photograph, taken from the southern Lebanese village of Zawtar Gharbieh, shows Israeli soldiers, supported by a tank, conducting an operation in the nearby village of Zawtar Sharqieh, on Oct. 25, 2026. (Credit: Ammar Ammar/AFP)
Add as preferred on Google SOUTH LEBANON — The Lebanese Army intelligence bureau in Sour apprehended two young men from Deir Kifa (Sour) on Wednesday evening after they entered Qantara, a village in the Marjayoun district occupied by Israel, and filmed videos there. When contacted by L'Orient-Le Jour, Bassem Mahmoud, vice-president of the Deir Kifa municipality, stated that the young men arrested were teenagers aged around fifteen who had apparently acted “on a whim.” “We were surprised to learn that they had gone to Qantara and had managed to return alive. It is an area where there are often Israeli air strikes. There are no political motives behind this incident,” he assured. The father of one of the young men, a civilian according to the councilor, was killed by Israel in Deir Kifa during the last war. The Lebanese Army, for its part, was not... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
Already have an account? Login here En FrançaisDeux jeunes hommes interpellés par l'armée libanaise après s'être introduits dans le village occupé de Qantara
