AP: Palestinian suspected spy for Israel held by Hezbollah escapes amid IDF strike in Beirut

The Associated Press reports that Khaled al-Aidi, a Palestinian from Syria with Ukrainian citizenship, was captured by Hezbollah in Beirut on suspicion of spying for Israel and planning attacks. The report says he escaped custody in March during an Israeli airstrike in the Dahieh neighborhood, and is believed to have fled to Syria. The cell was allegedly run by a Mossad agent operating in Germany, according to the AP report cited by Israeli journalist Asaf Rozentzweig (N12).

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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