Lebanon’s Minister of Economy and Trade has stated that the majority of weapon smuggling activities do not occur through the Masnaa border crossing with Syria, which was targeted by Israel in a recent strike. The Israel Defense Forces reported that they struck an underground tunnel crossing at the location to prevent weapons from being smuggled into Lebanon.
The Minister mentioned that Lebanon plans to inspect the site once the debris is cleared, but emphasized that most smuggling operations take place through illegal channels rather than the official entry point at Masnaa. He explained, 'Smuggling weapons into Lebanon or any other goods mostly occurs through illegal roads within Lebanon, rather than through this particular border crossing.'
