The Lebanese army arrested an "Islamic State of Iraq and Syria" (ISIS) cell during the holiday period, local media reported Wednesday (December 2nd).
The army said it had arrested four Syrian nationals affiliated with the terrorist group following an intelligence operation undertaken across Lebanon during the holiday period.
The cell was operating between the Metn and North Lebanon regions, it said, adding that the cell members have been communicating with ISIS leaders.
The suspects have been referred to the judiciary.