‘Israel’ warplanes drop leaflets over Beirut, sparking panic
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- Propaganda leaflets dropped over western Beirut neighborhoods cause loud booms and alarm residents.
- Lebanese military warns against scanning QR codes, citing security and hacking risks.
‘Israel’ warplanes flew at low altitude over Beirut on Friday, dropping propaganda leaflets that caused loud booms and panic among residents of the Lebanese capital. AFP correspondents reported hearing four successive booms before clouds of paper descended over western Beirut neighborhoods, including Verdun, Hamra, and Ain al-Mreisseh.
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State media said the leaflets urged Lebanese citizens to "disarm Hezbollah, Iran's shield" and declared, "Lebanon is your decision, not someone else's." Each leaflet included a QR code with the message: "Unit 504 is working to secure the future of Lebanon and its people." Unit 504 is an ‘Israel’ military intelligence unit, known for psychological operations, including similar leaflet drops in Gaza.
The Lebanese Armed Forces issued a warning to citizens, urging them not to scan the codes or follow links due to potential legal, security, and hacking risks, including unauthorized access to personal data.
The incident highlights ongoing tensions in Lebanon as ‘Israel’ continues psychological and intelligence operations targeting Hezbollah and Iranian influence.
