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Saturday, November 2, 2024
Lebanese reports say man captured by Israeli commandos is Lebanese Navy officer
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Some Lebanese reports claim that Imad Amhaz, who was allegedly captured by Israeli naval commandos in northern Lebanon yesterday, was a Lebanese Navy officer.
The Saudi Al-Hadath outlet reported that Amhaz was a Hezbollah official.
الحدث نقلا عن مصادرها الصهيوںية تقول المعتقل في البترون عماد فاضل امهز، وعند البحث عنه تبين أنه ضابط بحري.. https://t.co/nXohEe62rW pic.twitter.com/ZC6MSYeHLS
— Ali Bk (@Bk_Hanas) November 2, 2024
Images posted to social media show Amhaz in navy uniform.