KHALDEH UPDATES

- Some of Omar Ghosn' militants are as young as 15-18.

- The terrorists seem to have fired B-7 rockets. One or several cars were burnt, and shootings resumed (a militant got injured). The Chebli Center, that contains Al Ramal supermarket, was burnt and shot, with gunfire and two RPG-7 rockets. The Lebanese army is not engaging them, as expected.

- A 14 year-old fighter is reported to be killed.

- Militants are targeting a certain sect's businesses. Atyab Farooj's glass was broken.

- Al Naameh highway is blocked by Ghosn' supporters. (It connects Beirut to south Lebanon.) Al Hisa road is blocked "in solidarity" with the Arab tribes of Khaldeh. Arabs Al Horok (الحروك) blocked Qob Elias road, also in solidarity. QasQas road in Beirut got blocked by protesters (likely related). The army is working on reopening them all.

- A clash is ongoing in Al Dana area in Tarek Al Jdedeh.

- The Arab tribes are calling for an uprising and war against Hezbullah (statement later denied).

Walid Joumblat: The road to the south and the security of the citizens in the Khaldeh region and the neighborhood are above all consideration, and it is forbidden for any party, political or sectarian party to tamper with the road and the region that is for everyone.

Barak Ravid (Walla News) on UNIFIL and UNSC:

The UNSC began voting on a resolution to extend UNIFIL’s mandate in southern Lebanon, but due to COVID-19 voting will continue for 24 hours and countries will send their vote via e-mail.

The draft resolution includes a demand for UNIFIL to increase border controls and urgent detailed reporting of any attempt to restrict the movement of United Nations inspectors in South Lebanon. https://t.co/qnIKpTe04c

- IDF drones are reported over south Lebanon, and especially Aita Al Shaab, at low altitudes.

- IDF increased its air activity after the alleged shooting that happened on the border two days ago.

- The IDF assessment is that Hezbullah will attcak after the UNFIL mandate voting.

The former Israeli war minister, Avigdor Lieberman: Hezbollah is the central enemy of "Israel" ... The growth of Hezbollah's capabilities is a continuous process all the time, and it has more missiles and rockets than any other army around us. https://t.co/vdi6GBmWbQ

Hizballah’s media relations official, Muhammad Afif:" Hezbollah has nothing to do with the Khaldeh South Beirut issue, and the party has made remarkable efforts with all the concerned forces to restore calm to the region." https://t.co/s0DmWDXzmn

Lebanese army: A problem occurred in the area of ​​Khaldeh, near Ramal supermarket, between people from the Arabs of Khaldeh and a number of residents of the area due to raising a banner on the occasion of Ashura, and it soon developed into firing from automatic weapons and RPGs. https://t.co/zENv2fjBxU

Alleged photo of Omar Ghosn now.

He was injuried earlier this year also before his arrest.

An IDF ceremony took place on Thursday inaugurating a new commander for the 300th Brigade, a territorial brigade that's part of the IDF's northern Galilee Division, Brig.-Gen Shlomi Binder, commander of the Galilee Division.

This Brigade operates in the north against Lebanon.

Binder expressed his confidence in the IDF's capabilities in dealing with the threat imposed by Hezbollah, while pointing at Hezbollah's weaknesses.

Binder: "Hezbollah is struggling to establish itself in Lebanon and is suffering from the weakening of Iran, which force it to deal with both internal and external harsh criticism and accusations."

Binder: "Our message is clear - we will continue to prevent any attempts by Hezbollah, and we will do so decisively and professionally," Binder said.

Source: Jpost https://t.co/MatdYOJvbp

A new video surfaced of the rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) that was fired by Omar Ghosn's group at a Hezbullah-affiliated villa, followed by shootings.

RPGs were only used by the terrorists.

During the funeral of one of the killed terrorists, the shooting in the air led to 4 injuries between the civilians in the area. https://t.co/KHYgZoD21Q

It's a matter of time before these groups build up more and get involved with a serious long clash with the army and locals.

Until now, they are protected tribally and politically like Ahmad Al Asir was few years ago. https://t.co/l58l2b5Yu2

The Army Command - Directorate of Orientation issued the following statement:

"On 27/8/2020 from 2.15 am to 28/8/2020 at 2.45 am, 15 air breaches were recorded by Israeli enemy drones, during which circular flights were carried out over the southern regions.

*Archive Photo* https://t.co/hdG8SXBS7O