Desperate Measures: Beirut Student Tricked IDF with Fake Weapons Claim to Skip Exams
An exam-avoidance tactic gone wrong: A Beirut student sent a fake tip to the IDF claiming Hezbollah was hiding weapons in her school. The hoax triggered intense drone activity and led to the student’s detention by Lebanese authorities.
In a bizarre intersection of psychological warfare and student desperation, a schoolgirl in Beirut contacted the IDF's Arabic spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, claiming that Hezbollah had hidden weapons caches inside her school.
The message, sent via Instagram, triggered immediate concern. However, according to a report by Channel 12 News correspondent Sapir Lipkin, subsequent investigations revealed the claim was entirely fabricated. The suspected motive? A desperate attempt to have the school evacuated or closed to avoid upcoming exams.
Real-World Consequences
While the student may have been looking for a day off, the fallout was far from a joke. The false tip sparked a chain of serious security events:
Ongoing Investigation
The school's management emphasized that the investigation is ongoing. They clarified that any student involved in acts or statements that violate the law and jeopardize the safety of the institution, along with their parents, will be held strictly responsible.