AP: Palestinian suspected of spying for Israel held by Hezbollah in Beirut, escaped amid IDF strike

According to an Associated Press report cited by Israeli media, Khaled al-Aidi — a Palestinian from Syria who holds Ukrainian citizenship — was captured by Hezbollah in Beirut and held by the terror group on suspicion of spying for Israel and belonging to a cell that planned attacks in Lebanon, including near the anniversary ceremony for Nasrallah's killing. The report says he escaped custody during an Israeli airstrike in Dahieh in March and is assessed to have fled to Syria. It adds that he arrived in Lebanon on a flight from Ethiopia and was part of a cell allegedly run by a Mossad agent operating in Germany.

3 developments

1. 14:06 · 10 JunLatest

   Suspect Khaled al-Eidi re-arrested by Hezbollah after re-entering Lebanon from Ethiopia.

2. 12:43 · 10 Jun

   Arabic media reports the spy disappeared following an Israeli bombing

3. 12:33 · 10 Jun

   AP: Palestinian suspected of spying for Israel held by Hezbollah in Beirut, escaped amid IDF strike

• Strong13:42 · 15 JulLebanese with Hezbollah ties arrested on suspicion of passing information to Mossad
• Developing00:24 · 15 JulAFP: Senior Mossad agent who helped eliminate 4 Hezbollah figures arrested at Beirut airport
• Developing11:57 · 9 JulIsraeli police arrest Palestinian for incitement, terror encouragement online
• Developing11:48 · 6 AugGerman authorities suspect Ukrainian national of espionage

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