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Military Chief's Betrayal Fuels Tensions with Hezbollah

1/27/2025

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In a shocking betrayal, Suhil Bahij Gharb, the military intelligence chief in southern Lebanon, leaked crucial information to Hezbollah during a fragile ceasefire with Israel. This reckless act not only endangered the truce but also enabled Hezbollah to dodge Israeli operations. Gharb's actions reveal a troubling alliance between military officials and the Iran-backed group, intensifying the already volatile situation.

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In a shocking betrayal, Suhil Bahij Gharb, the military intelligence chief in southern Lebanon, leaked crucial information to Hezbollah during a fragile ceasefire with Israel. This reckless act not only endangered the truce but also enabled Hezbollah to dodge Israeli operations. Gharb's actions reveal a troubling alliance between military officials and the Iran-backed group, intensifying the already volatile situation.