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Hamas: Israel to blame for Lebanon assassination attempt

Monday 15-January-2018

Hamas on Sunday pointed the finger at the Israeli occupation after an explosion in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon targeted the group’s member Mohammad Hamdan.

Hamas comments were released during a visit paid to Hamdan in Lebanon’s Labib Medical Center.

The visit was led by the group’s representatives in Lebanon Ali Baraka Aymen Shana’a and Jihad Taha.

According to a statement by Hamas a blast in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon targeted Sunday Mohammad Hamdan a member of Hamas in Sidon and a refugee in Lebanon.

Hamdan sustained injuries in his foot and his car was destroyed. Nearby buildings were damaged.

“Initial investigations indicate that the Israeli Occupation stands behind this criminal act” added Hamas.

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