The Lebanese Army on Tuesday received a third suspect from the Palestinian group Hamas over rocket attacks launched from southern Lebanon toward Israel in March, bringing the total number of detainees to five.
In a statement issued by the Army’s Directorate of Guidance, the military said it had taken custody of the Palestinian national, identified by the initials Q.S., at the entrance of the Al-Bass refugee camp in the southern city of Tyre.
The handover follows the transfer of two other Hamas members on Sunday and Monday, as part of a broader security operation led by the Lebanese Army’s Intelligence Directorate.
The move comes in line with a recommendation by Lebanon’s Supreme Defense Council and a decision by the government to apprehend those involved in the attacks.
The suspects are believed to have played roles in rocket launches toward Israeli territory on March 22 and 28, 2025.
Military authorities confirmed that the newly detained suspect is now under investigation under the supervision of the relevant judicial authorities.
Security forces are continuing efforts to track down additional individuals linked to the rocket fire.
Rockets fired from southern Lebanon toward Israel on March 22 and 28 were launched by unidentified assailants, but subsequent investigations by Lebanese authorities revealed that some of those involved were affiliated with the Palestinian group Hamas, security sources said.
Two suspects have already been detained, and authorities have launched a manhunt for others believed to have taken part in the attacks.
In response, Lebanon’s Supreme Defense Council issued a recommendation to the government on Friday, urging it to formally warn Hamas against using Lebanese territory to carry out operations that threaten national security.
“The most severe measures will be taken to put a definitive end to any act that violates Lebanese sovereignty,” the council said in its statement.
