After a shootout with the Lebanese Army, an attacker who fired shots at the United States Embassy has been arrested and is being treated in a hospital. The incident occurred on Wednesday and the assailant has been taken into custody for further investigation.
The US Embassy has expressed gratitude to the Lebanese Armed Forces and Internal Security Forces for their quick response in ensuring the safety of facilities and personnel. They are working closely with authorities to investigate the incident further, but have not released any details about the reasons behind it.
In a separate statement, a spokesperson for the Lebanese Army mentioned that a second person was injured in the incident, but this has not been officially confirmed by authorities. This attack comes after a similar incident in 2023 when a Lebanese man opened fire at the Embassy building.
Lebanon has a history of attacks against American targets, including a deadly bombing in 1983 that killed over 200 American soldiers. Investigations are ongoing to understand the motives behind the recent attack at the Embassy.