Qahwaji Appeases Fears of Terror Threats in Ramadan

Army Commander General Jean Qahwaji appeased the fears of possible terror attacks during the month of Ramadan and assured that the security forces are vigilant, al-Mustaqbal daily reported on Saturday.

“We have no fears during the month of Ramadan. During this month, we work around the clock just like we do during the other months of the year to protect the internal arena,” said Qahwaji.

He assured that “in addition to the traditional military procedures, the Lebanese army has taken extreme precautionary measures to deter any security breach in the country.”

Qahwaji's comments come as fears spike that the Islamic State group could carry out attacks in Lebanon during the holy month of Ramadan.

The security forces were able to clamp down lately on several terror cells in various Lebanese regions.

Last month, the Interior Ministry said that the security apparatuses thwarted schemes by the IS group to carry out terror acts, mainly in crowded areas in Beirut.

It said that security forces are waging the “fiercest battle” against attempts to shake the security situation.