Zionist forces abduct Islamist official in southern Lebanon raid

BEIRUT, Feb. 09  (YPA) — An Israeli infantry force infiltrated the southern town of Hebbariyeh in Lebanon at dawn Monday and abducted senior official Atwi Atwi, who heads the Islamic movement in the Hasbaya and Marjeyoun area.

In a statement, the group said the force entered the town under cover of darkness, stormed his home and “took him to an unknown destination after terrorizing his family and assaulting them.”

It held Israeli occupation fully responsible for his safety and described the operation as part of “daily violations and aggressive attacks against Lebanon.”

The movement added that such actions are intended to intimidate residents and push them to leave their villages and land.

It also questioned whether the raid was linked to a recent visit by the Lebanese prime minister to the southern region, asking whether the “piracy” was a response to that visit.

The Islamic movement urged the Lebanese government to pressure the parties sponsoring the ceasefire agreement to halt Israeli hostilities and secure the release of their official along with all other Lebanese detainees held by ‘Israel’.

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