Rival factions had agreed to cease hostilities after days of gun-battles left several dead and wounded in the largest refugee camp in Lebenaon.
Fighters of the Palestinian Fatah group take their positions during clashes with another armed factions in the Palestinian refugee camp. / Photo: AP Archive
Gunfire and explosions were heard throughout the day inside the Ein El Hilweh refugee camp, claiming the life of at least one person. Stray bullets and shells hit residential areas in the country's third-largest city. Clashes erupted as Fatah and other allied militia factions in the camp had intended to crack down on suspects accused of killing Fatah military general, AbuOne of the men suspected of being involved in Armoushi’s killing, Izzedine Abu Dawoud, was critically wounded Monday inside the camp and rushed to hospital where doctors announced him as “clinically dead,” Lebanese security officials said. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations.
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