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Lebanon Denies Mossad Spies After Palestinian Detentions Spark Panic
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Lebanese officials denied reports of captured Mossad spies following the detention of two Palestinians who used Israeli phone numbers for hotel bookings. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam called the rumors "fake news" and an attempt to mislead the public. The detentions have heightened existing fears in Lebanon related to Israeli intelligence activities, especially after a major pager attack in September 2024.
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- Lebanese officials denied rumors of captured Mossad spies, calling them "fake news."
- Two Palestinians were detained in Lebanon after using Israeli phone numbers for hotel reservations.
- Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemned the situation and accused hostile parties of spreading misinformation.
- The incident has amplified existing fears in Lebanon regarding Israeli intelligence operations.
- Anxieties were heightened following a September 2024 pager attack that killed thousands.
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