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Clashes Erupt Between Lebanese Army and Syrian Gunmen

Armed clashes reportedly broke out Tuesday between the Lebanese Armed Forces and Syrian gunmen near the Arida border crossing in the rural Telkalakh region. According to initial reports, at least one Lebanese soldier was injured. Syrian social media users claim the skirmish was triggered by the Lebanese military’s alleged mistreatment of Syrians attempting to cross the border into Lebanon. No official comment has yet been made by either side.