ISIS Gains First Ground in Lebanon -- The Wire
Militants associated with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) captured the Lebanese city of Arsal in fighting that began on Friday and continued Monday.
According to The Telegraph, a Syrian rebel group set up check-points in the border city but have not yet declared the area as part of the caliphate. In addition to 40,000 residents, there are roughly 120,000 refugees living in Arsal.
The conflict broke out after the Lebanese Army arrested Abu Ahmad al-Jumaa, a former commander in the Free Syrian Army who later declared allegiance to ISIS. Officials said they arrested Jumaa because he planned to attack an army outpost.
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More News On The Islamic State Military Campaign In Lebanon
Ceasefire extended in Lebanon's Arsal -- Al Jazeera
Deal reached: ISIS to leave Arsal, soldiers to be released -- Daily Star
Lebanon's army clashes with ISIS militants in Arsal as ceasefire efforts continue -- Al Bawaba
Lebanese army surrounds border town, evacuates refugees -- Reuters
ISIS Invades Lebanon, Hezbollah Steps Back -- Arutz Sheva
Al-Qaeda offshoot Islamic State expands its reach into Lebanon as tensions rise -- Washington Post
Syria's civil war is threatening Lebanon -- Deutsceh Welle
Hezbollah preparing for Arsal conflict intervention: source -- Asharq Al-Awsat
Arsal clashes start of mini-civil war -- Robert Fisk, Daily Star
Update: The Saudis are getting nervous .... King Abdullah pledges $1 bn to Lebanese army: Hariri (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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