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5 killed and 15 injured in Ain al-Hilweh deadly clashes

Published September 13th, 2023 - 06:30 GMT
Ain El-Hilweh
Side of the clashes between the Palestinian factions in Ain Al-Hilweh. Shutterstock
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Ein el-Hilweh, situated near the city of Sidon, holds the distinction of being Lebanon's largest refugee camp.

ALBAWABA- In a concerning development,  the erupted clashes in the Ain al-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon, resulted in the tragic loss of five lives and left at least 15 individuals injured.

The Lebanese News Agency has reported intense clashes, highlighting the camp's unstable condition.

These recent escalations appear linked to prior confrontations between rival Palestinian factions that occurred in July. 

Ein el-Hilweh, situated near the city of Sidon, holds the distinction of being Lebanon's largest refugee camp. 

These clashes, commencing on July 28, have witnessed the deployment of heavy weaponry such as machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades, impacting a broader region.

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