Categories: World

Vehicle of Lebanon’s defense minister struck by gunshots near Beirut, no injuries reported

close Video

Fox News Flash top headlines for August 10

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com.

Two bullets hit the car of Lebanon’s caretaker defense minister on Thursday while he was driving in a convoy near Beirut, a senior security official said. No one was hurt.

A senior Lebanese Army official said an investigation was underway to find out if the minister was targeted. 

He spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations.

LEBANON MARKS 3RD ANNIVERSARY OF BEIRUT EXPLOSION WITH CONTINUED DISPUTES OVER DEATH TOLL

Lebanese soldiers stand guard next to an overturned truck in the Christian town of Kahaleh, Lebanon, on Aug. 9, 2023.  (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

Defense Minister Maurice Sleem said in a brief statement that nobody was hurt, without giving further details.

Share

Recent Posts

Notorious people search site returns after massive breach

Over a year ago, National Public Data (NPD) made headlines for one of the largest…

14 hours ago

Teen’s medical invention saves lives in seconds

What if stopping life-threatening bleeding could be as simple as injecting a gel? That's the…

19 hours ago

Don’t use your home Wi-Fi before fixing certain security risks

Home Wi-Fi networks are the backbone of how most people get online, connecting laptops, phones,…

2 days ago

Navy solar drone soars nonstop for 3 days

The Navy, working with Skydweller Aero, just reached a major milestone in clean-energy aviation. Its…

2 days ago

Moving exposes your personal data to scammers

Downsizing should feel like a fresh start. A smaller home, less upkeep, maybe even a…

3 days ago

AI video tech fast-tracks humanoid robot training

One of the biggest hurdles in developing humanoid robots is the sheer amount of training…

3 days ago