Lebanese Army Command – Directorate of Orientation issued the following statement:

“On October 20, 2026, while an army unit was conducting training exercises within its area of responsibility, it discovered a tunnel in the Aqoura area of Jbeil. A specialized military unit arrived at the site and inspected the tunnel, finding that it was incomplete, old, and devoid of any equipment or contents.

Investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the tunnel’s construction.”