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Armed Clashes Erupt in Beirut's Aisha Bakkar Following Attack on Islamic Group Facility

June 4, 2026
Beirut armed clashes
Beirut armed clashes

Gunfire broke out in the Aisha Bakkar neighborhood of Beirut on Thursday following an assault targeting a center operated by the Islamic Group.

The incident marks the latest in a series of security disturbances affecting the Lebanese capital's densely populated districts. Details regarding the extent of casualties or damage remain limited at this time.

Local residents reported hearing sustained gunfire in the area as armed confrontations unfolded between groups in the vicinity of the facility. Security forces have not yet issued an official statement regarding the circumstances surrounding the clash or any response measures being undertaken.

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