Lebanese authorities have refuted reports of Israeli soldiers entering Lebanese territory in civilian clothing, specifically claims that a group dined at a restaurant near the border. The reports, circulating on social media and some news outlets, allege multiple instances of Israelis crossing into Lebanese towns.
The Lebanese army told Al-nahar newspaper that the claims of Israeli soldiers entering a border-area restaurant were false.Concurrently, the mayor of Marjayoun, confirmed reports published by a news site stating four israeli soldiers had coffee at the Express store were also untrue, stating no foreign soldiers entered the village and the Express store is not near the border.
Earlier reports detailed claims that four individuals ate lunch at a town restaurant last week, attempting to pay with Israeli shekels. Another report alleged Israeli soldiers in uniform purchased coffee from an Express store in the town of Burj al-Moulouk, near the border settlement. The mayor urged news sites to verify information before publication.
