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Members of the Internal Security Forces (ISF) deployed in Beirut. (Credit: AFP archive photo) Add as preferred on Google Six robberies in Beirut within 45 minutes on Thursday? That's at least the rumor circulating on social media over the past 24 hours. Some media outlets have picked up the claims, reporting incidents in several parts of the capital and seemingly adding to an already palpable sense of insecurity. Authorities, meanwhile, have sought to reassure the public. Interior Minister Ahmad Hajjar held a security meeting on Friday before dismissing the reports at a press conference. The Internal Security Forces (ISF), which fall under his authority, also described them as “completely baseless rumors.”“What has been said about the robberies on Thursday is incorrect. We’ve heard a lot over the past few days about security, especially in Beirut. Some people claim you can’t even leave your house, but the reality is different,” Hajjar... You have reached your article limit.Stay informed as events unfold across a region in flux.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
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