The Lebanese Army announced the arrest of a senior Islamic State (IS) leader in Lebanon following extensive surveillance and intelligence operations. The detainee, a Lebanese citizen born in 1997 and known by the nickname "Qasoura," is considered a prominent commander of the terrorist organization within the country. He holds a master's degree in chemistry. The arrest, described by officials as a major step in Lebanon's fight against terrorism, involved the confiscation of assorted materiel. The operation targeted the leadership of an IS cell active in Lebanon, including areas such as Dahiyeh.