Outgoing Lebanese Defense Minister, Maurice Selim, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt as gunfire targeted his convoy in the Hazmieh region near Beirut.
A shockwave swept through Lebanon on Thursday as outgoing Defense Minister Maurice Selim was targeted in an assassination attempt in the Hazmieh region, located in the southern suburb of the capital, Beirut. According to local sources, the ministerial convoy was fired upon in the locality of Jisr al-Basha, suggesting that unidentified individuals were behind this attack.
Lebanese media outlets reported the incident, stating that despite the heavy gunfire that damaged his car, Minister Selim escaped serious injury. A bullet struck the rear window of his vehicle, but the minister was quickly taken to a secure location. Eyewitnesses confirmed the significant security deployment that followed the attack, highlighting the gravity of the situation.
Maurice Selim’s phone call to the MTV channel reassured the public about his physical condition, confirming that he was well and under medical observation at the hospital. While the precise details of the incident remain unclear, this assassination attempt underscores the persistent security challenges Lebanon faces, with potential ramifications for national and regional stability.
