LBN21144

Village Name:

Ras Baalbek

Last modified:

Saturday, October 26, 2013 - 22:06

Caza:

Local Name:

Ras Baalbek El-Sahl

Title	Actors/Parties Involved	Description	Date of incident	Death toll	Number of Injured	Security Incident Category
Army targets ISIS with heavy weaponry in Ras Baalbeck	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Islamic State (IS); Daech *	The outskirts of Ras Baalback were witnessing sporadic clashes, as the Lebanese army was targeting ISIS with heavy weaponry and missiles, National News Agency correspondent reported on Thursday.	Thursday, May 19, 2016	0persons	0persons	Clashes/Armed Conflict, Heavy Artillery [inc.rocket attacks]
LAF targets armed elements in Ras Baalbek outskirts	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Armed militants	On 16 Apr 16, the Lebanese Army Forces (LAF) targeted using heavy artillery the movement of armed elements in the outskirts of Ras Baalbeck. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/ar/show-news/217396/	Saturday, April 16, 2016	0persons	0persons	Heavy Artillery [inc.rocket attacks]
LAF targeted the movement of armed elements in the outskirts of Aarsal and Ras Baalbeck	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Armed militants	On 19 Apr 16, the Lebanese Army Forces (LAF) targeted using heavy artillery the movement of armed elements in the outskirts of Aarsal and Ras Baalbeck. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/60223/Army-targets-terrorist-moves-in...	Tuesday, April 19, 2016	0persons	0persons	Heavy Artillery [inc.rocket attacks]
Amry shells militants in Arsal, Ras Baalbek outskirts	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Armed militants	NNA - The Lebanese Army is currently shelling militants on the move using heavy artitllery and rockets in Arsal and Baalbek outskirts, National News Agency correspondent said on Sunday. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/61882/Amry-shells-militants-in-Arsal-...	Sunday, May 15, 2016	0persons	0persons	Heavy Artillery [inc.rocket attacks]
Army artillery targets armed men's movements in Ras Baalbek outskirts	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF)	NNA - The Lebanese army is currently targeting in a sporadic manner the movements of armed men in the outskirts of Ras Baalbek, NNA reporter said on Thursday. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/61655/Army-artillery-targets-armed-me...	Thursday, May 12, 2016	0persons	0persons	Heavy Artillery [inc.rocket attacks]
Hizbullah targets IS in Ras Baalbek outskirts	Hezbollah, ISIS (Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL))	Hizbullah fighters launched an attack against an Islamic State position in the outskirts of Ras Baalbek, killing and wounding several, al-Manar TV reported on Monday. The attack was launched against a position in the al-Zwaytini where Hizbullah was able to destroy the militants' fortifications. Sources of al-Manar said that Hizbullah had attacked the group when it was receiving reinforcements. It targeted the IS positions with machine guns and shelled their positions leading to a number of unspecified casualties. The Voice of Lebanon radio (93.3) said that Hizbullah was able to take control of the military point.http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/206217-hizbullah-targets-is-in-ras-ba...	Monday, April 4, 2016	0persons	0persons	Heavy Artillery [inc.rocket attacks]
Army targets terrorists with heavy artillery	Islamic State (IS); Daech *, Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF)	NNA - The Army is targeting with heavy artillery ISIS militants on the move in Ras Baalbak area, the NNA correspondent said. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/59633/Army-targets-terrorists-with-he... http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/59670/Army-shells-with-heavy-artiller...	Friday, April 8, 2016	0persons	0persons	Heavy Artillery [inc.rocket attacks]
Fierce clashes erupt between ISIL, Nusra Front in Arsal, Ras Baalbek Mountain slopes	ISIS (Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL)), al-Nusra Front	NNA - Fierce clashes have reportedly erupted between so-called Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) and Nusra Front terrorists in the mountain slopes of Arsal and Ras Baalbek with both sides deploying assorted light and heavy weapon systems resulting in multiple deaths and injured among militants on both sides. Earlier, ISIL reportedly mounted concerted attacks on Nusra positions and logistical centers physically liquidating a number of militants and field commanders in the process. Nusra Front gunmen headed by Arsal-based local field commander code-named Abu Malek at-Talleh, have responded by launching a counter-attack of their own; they brought reinforcements to recover positions lost earlier to ISIL in Zamarani, Ajram, Kornet Hachichat, Malahi and Shebib Valley. The clash between the two rival militias reportedly goes on unabated with no immediate word on damage or casualties.http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/59106/Fierce-clashes-erupt-between-IS...	Monday, March 28, 2016	0persons	0persons	Clashes/Armed Conflict, Heavy Artillery [inc.rocket attacks]
Army intensifies shelling against gatherings for terrorists in Arsal, Ras Baalbak highlands	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Armed militants	NNA - NNA field reporter in Baalbak on Thursday said that the Lebanese Army intensified artillery shelling against gatherings for terrorists in Arsal and Ras Baalbak highlands after sporadic shellings that started early morning in Kherbet Daoud in Ras Baalbak highlands. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/58971/Army-intensifies-shelling-again...	Thursday, March 24, 2016	0persons	0persons	Heavy Artillery [inc.rocket attacks]
Army targets with heavy artillery militants' movements in Qaa outskirts and Ras Baalback surrounding	ISIS (Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL))	وطنية - بعلبك - أفادت مندوبة "الوكالة الوطنية للاعلام" وسام درويش أن الجيش اللبناني يستهدف من مواقعه في البقاع الشمالي بالمدفعية الثقيلة تحركات لمسلحي "داعش" في جرود القاع ومحيط رأس بعلبك. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/ar/show-news/210826/	Wednesday, March 9, 2016	0persons	0persons	Heavy Artillery [inc.rocket attacks]
Syrian arrested for theft in Baalbek	Syrian Civilians/Refugees, ISF(internal security forces)	افادت مندوبة "الوكالة الوطنية للاعلام" في بعلبك وسام درويش ان شعبة المعلومات في قوى الامن الداخلي اوقفت في محيط راس العين في بعلبك، السوري عباس حسين حموي، وهو متهم باعمال السرقة. وقد تم تحويله الى القضاء المختص. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/ar/show-news/205358/	Tuesday, February 9, 2016	0persons	0persons	Arrest/Detention
LAF reinforcements in Aarsal in an attempt to thwart any attack by gunmen	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), al-Nusra Front , ISIS (Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL))	On 20 Oct 15, LAF has strengthened its procedures in the vicinity of Aarsal to thwart any attack attempt by armed elements as its reported that Al Nusra Front are gathered in the outskirts of Aarsal and ISIS in the outskirts of Ras Baalbeck. LAF also added that its targeting the armed elements on daily basis. http://www.lebanondebate.com/news/221435	Tuesday, October 20, 2015	0persons	0persons	Clashes/Armed Conflict, Military/Security Forces Deployment
Army shells militants' positions in Ras Baalbek, Arsal outskirts	Lebanese Army, Armed militants	NNA - Lebanese army units are targeting at this moment armed militants' positions in the outskirts of Ras Baalbek and Arsal, using machine guns and artillery, NNA field correspondent in Baalbek reported. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/51336/Army-shells-militants-39-positi...	Saturday, October 17, 2015	0persons	0persons	Heavy Artillery [inc.rocket attacks]
5 IS Militants Killed as Hizbullah	Hezbollah, ISIS (Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL))	On 16 Oct 15, media reported that Hizbullah fighters shelled positions of the jihadist Islamic State group in an area near the Syrian border, killing five militants. The shelling occurred on the outskirts of the Lebanese border town of Ras Baalbek, where IS fighters and Syria's al-Qaida affiliate, known as al-Nusra Front, are active. https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/150740e1f9532751	Friday, October 16, 2015	5persons	0persons	Heavy Artillery [inc.rocket attacks]
Army targets militants in Ras Baalbek	Lebanese Army, ISIS (Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL))	وطنية - بعلبك - أفادت مندوبة "الوكالة الوطنية للاعلام" وسام درويش، ان مدفعية الجيش الثقيلة تقصف في هذه الاثناء، تجمعات مسلحي "داعش"، في منطقة جرود رأس بعلبك القاع (الكهف) شرق عرسال، محققة إصابات مباشرة في صفوف المسلحين. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/ar/show-news/185314/	Friday, October 16, 2015	0persons	0persons	Heavy Artillery [inc.rocket attacks]
LAF targets militant movements in Ras Baalbek, Arsal	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Armed militants	NNA - The Lebanese Armed Forces' (LAF) posts in northern Bekaa are targeting movements of armed groups in the outskirts of Ras Baalbek and Arsal, NNA field correspondent said. The LAF is attacking with heavy artillery. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/51021/LAF-targets-militant-movements-...	Sunday, October 11, 2015	0persons	0persons	Heavy Artillery [inc.rocket attacks]
Five Soldiers Wounded in Shelling on Ras Baalbek	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), ISIS (Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL))	The Lebanese Army Wednesday shelled militant posts on the outskirts of Ras Baalbek after a mortar bomb struck one of its positions, wounding five soldiers. An Army statement said militants targeted a post in the Harf al-Jaresh area, near the site of clashes between the Army and ISIS in January. “Militants holed up on the outskirts of the area fired several mortar bombs on military posts in the Harf al-Jaresh area, wounding five soldiers,” the statement said. “The Army is responding to the sources of fire with the adequate weaponry.” The position is used to monitor movements of militants on Lebanon’s border with Syria, it said. A senior Army official said ISIS militants fired around five mortar bombs at the post: “Four landed in areas around the post and one hit inside. The soldiers were slightly wounded and treated at the scene.” The source asked not be named. The official said the Army hit back at ISIS posts and that no other exchange of fire occurred. http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Lebanon-News/2015/Oct-08/318098-army-sh...	Wednesday, October 7, 2015	0persons	5persons	Clashes/Armed Conflict
LAF targeted the movement of armed elements in the outskirts of Ras Baalbeck	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Armed militants	On 12 Sep 15, the Lebanese Army Forces (LAF) targeted using heavy artillery the movement of armed elements in the outskirts of Ras Baalbeck. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/ar/show-news/179502/	Saturday, September 12, 2015	0persons	0persons	Shooting
Baalbeck Highway blocked	Lebanese Civilians	On 08 Sep 15, at 1600hrs, in Bekaa, citizens blocked the Baalbeck Highway at Ras Baalbeck – Jdeideh to protest the continuous robberies that are taking place in the area. http://mtv.com.lb/News/Local/519884/قطع_طريق_رأس_بعلبك_احتجاجاً_على_عمليات_السلب	Tuesday, September 8, 2015	0persons	0persons	Collective Action [inc. protests, solidarity movements...]
LAF target armed element movements in Ras Baalbek	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Armed militants	On 03 Sep 15, the Lebanese Armed Forces targeted armed element movements in the outskirts of Ras Baalbek-North Bekaa using heavy artillery. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/ar/show-news/178001/	Thursday, September 3, 2015	0persons	0persons	Heavy Artillery [inc.rocket attacks]
LAF targeted the movement of armed elements in the outskirts of Ras Baalbeck	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Armed militants	On 27 Aug 15, the Lebanese Army Forces (LAF) targeted the movement of armed elements in the outskirts of Ras Baalbeck. Several injuries among the militants were reported. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/ar/show-news/176546/	Thursday, August 27, 2015	0persons	0persons	Clashes/Armed Conflict
Army targets positions of IS in Ras Baaalbek outskirts	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), ISIS (Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL))	The Lebanese Army targeted with artillery on Thursday morning positions of IS in Ras Baalbek outskirts leaving militant casualties, NNA field reporter said. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/48730/Army-targets-positions-of-IS-in...	Thursday, August 27, 2015	0persons	0persons	Clashes/Armed Conflict
2 Militants Dead as Army Stops Infiltration Attempts (2)	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), al-Nusra Front , ISIS (Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL))	The military shelled the positions of gunmen on the outskirts of Arsal and Ras Baalbek. In the afternoon, the army shelled a group of IS militants who tried to infiltrate from Syria into the outskirts of the al-Naamat area in Lebanese territory, NNA said. “The Lebanese army's artillery bombardment thwarted their infiltration attempt and forced them to retreat,” the agency added. The militants from al-Nusra Front and the IS are taking the porous Lebanese-Syrian border as a hiding place. Their threat rose in August last year when they overran Arsal and took with them hostages from the military and police following deadly clashes. They have since executed four of them. The army regularly clashes with the militants and thwarts their attempts to infiltrate Arsal. http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/187538-2-militants-dead-as-army-stops...	Monday, August 17, 2015	0persons	0persons	Arrest/Detention, Bombardment, Shooting
Abducted Syrian national freed	Syrian Civilians/Refugees, Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF)	On 16 Aug 15, a Syrian national who was abducted in Arsal was freed and delivered to LAF in Ras Baalbeck. http://www.lebanondebate.com/news/214050	Sunday, August 16, 2015	0persons	0persons	Hostage Taking Situation [inc. attempt, release]
Army bombards militants' posts in Ras Baalbek	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Armed militants	Army elements bombarded militants' posts in Ras Baalbek mountains, the NNA correspondent reported on Friday. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/48105/Army-bombards-militants-39-post...	Friday, August 14, 2015	0persons	0persons	Heavy Artillery [inc.rocket attacks]
Army targets militants in Ras Baalbeck outskirts, Arsal	Armed militants, Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF)	On 27 July 15, the Lebanese Army Forces (LAF) targeted using heavy artillery the movement of armed elements in the outskirts of Al Qaa, Arsal and Ras Baalbeck.	Monday, July 27, 2015	0persons	0persons	Heavy Artillery [inc.rocket attacks]
Hezbollah targeted the movement of Nusra front militants in the outskirts of Arsal	ISIS (Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL)), Hezbollah, al-Nusra Front	Hezbollah fighters killed two Nusra Front militants on Lebanon's northeastern border Saturday, Al-Manar TV reported. The Hezbollah-run station said its fighters "targeted two deployments of militants in the Dahr al-Hawa area..., killing two Nusra Front militants and the wounding three others," east of Arsal. Hezbollah also shelled a gathering of ISIS militants on the outskirts of the nearby town of Ras Baalbek, destroying two vehicles, the station added. The report said Hezbollah employed heavy artillery and guided missiles in the attack.Later on Saturday, media reports said a two mortars coming from the eastern mountain range fell in a field in Ras Baalbek. Al-Mayadeen TV said the mortars sparked a fire. http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Lebanon-News/2015/Jul-25/308300-hezboll...	Saturday, July 25, 2015	0persons	0persons	Clashes/Armed Conflict, Murder
Army foils infiltration attempts at ElQaa, Ras Baalbeck, Aarsal outskirt	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF)	On 04 July 15, the Lebanese army foiled at dawn infiltration attempts and suspicious movements of gunmen at Wadi (valley) Rafek -- at ElQaa outskirts all the way to Ras Baalbeck and Arsal outskirts. The army members targeted with heavy long-range missiles the detected infiltration attempts and the suspicious movements towards the army positions. Separately, Aarsal outskirts witnessed clashes at the Lebanese-Syrian border between Hezbollah and some armed groups. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/46240/Army-foils-infiltration-attempt...	Saturday, July 4, 2015	0persons	0persons	Clashes/Armed Conflict
LAF targeted the movement of armed elements in the outskirts of Ras Baalbeck	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Armed militants	On 24 June 15, the Lebanese Army Forces (LAF) targeted using heavy artillery the movement of armed elements in the outskirts of Ras Baalbeck. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/ar/show-news/165514/	Wednesday, June 24, 2015	0persons	0persons	Heavy Artillery [inc.rocket attacks]
Army targets gunmen in Ras Baalbeck outskirts	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Armed militants	NNA - National News Agency correspondent on Monday reported that the Lebanese army had targeted gunmen in Ras Baalbeck outskirts. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/45746/Army-targets-gunmen-in-Ras-Baal...	Monday, June 22, 2015	0persons	0persons	Clashes/Armed Conflict, Raid
LAF targeted the movement of armed elements in the outskirts of Ras Baalbeck	Armed militants, Hezbollah	Hezbollah targeted using heavy artillery the movement of armed elements in the outskirts of Ras Baalbeck. http://www.elnashra.com/news/show/880252/الميادين-حزب-الله-استهدف-تجمعات-داعش-منطقة-شنشارة-	Wednesday, June 17, 2015	0persons	0persons	Heavy Artillery [inc.rocket attacks]
LAF target armed element concentrations in Ras Baalbek	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Armed militants	The Lebanese Armed Forces targeted armed element concentration areas in the outskirts of Ras Baalbek-North Bekaa. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/ar/show-news/163889/	Sunday, June 14, 2015	0persons	0persons	Heavy Artillery [inc.rocket attacks]
Hizbullah Fends Off ISIL Attack in al-Qaa	Hezbollah, ISIS (Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL))	Hizbullah repelled Tuesday an attack by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) on the outskirts of the north Bekaa border areas of al-Qaa and Ras Baalbek near Syria's border. The party's media outlets reported that fighters from Hizbullah thwarted an assault by ISIL jihadists at dawn on al-Mazbaha hilltop between Jouseih and al-Qaa. ISIL reportedly targeted several Hizbullah posts in the attack. Hizbullah fighters inflicted several casualties in the ranks of the Islamist group, destroying around 10 vehicles, reports said. Clashes are ongoing in the area. On Monday, Hizbullah managed to link the outskirts of the town of Fleita in the Syrian al-Qalamoun region with the edges of the northeastern border town of Arsal. The party has succeeded recently in achieving gains against al-Qaida-affiliate al-Nusra Front in the area, compelling fighters to retreat from their positions. Hizbullah insists it is fighting in Syria to prevent extremist groups from entering Lebanon. On Friday, Hizbullah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah claimed that the party managed to "liberate dozens of square kilometers" of land in al-Qalamoun, pushing back al-Nusra Front and its allies. He vowed that Hizbullah will next turn its sights on the Islamic State group which has seized chunks of Syria and Iraq. http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/181503-hizbullah-fends-off-isil-attac...	Tuesday, June 9, 2015	0persons	0persons	Clashes/Armed Conflict
LAF targeted the movement of armed elements in the outskirts of Ras Baalbek	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Armed militants	The Lebanese Army Forces (LAF) targeted with heavy artillery the movement and positions of armed elements in the outskirts of Ras Baalbeck. http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/181190-army-pounds-militant-positions...	Friday, June 5, 2015	0persons	0persons	Heavy Artillery [inc.rocket attacks]
LAF targeted the movement of armed elements in the outskirts of Ras Baalbeck	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Armed militants	On 04 June 15, the Lebanese Army Forces (LAF) targeted the movement of armed elements in the outskirts of Ras Baalbeck. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/45032/Army-targets-gunmen-in-Ras-Baal...	Thursday, June 4, 2015	0persons	0persons	Clashes/Armed Conflict
LAF pound militant posts in outskirts of Arsal	Armed militants, Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF)	On 21 May 15, the Lebanese Armed Forces targeted militant positions and their movement on the outskirts of the northeastern border town of Arsal-North Bekaa. Troops used heavy artillery and rocket launchers to pound the posts of armed militants and their movement. The army also targeted gunmen on the outskirts of northeastern border village of Ras Baalbek in the Bekaa. http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/179617-army-pounds-militant-posts-on-...	Thursday, May 21, 2015	0persons	0persons	Clashes/Armed Conflict, Heavy Artillery [inc.rocket attacks]
LAF targeted the movement of armed elements in the outskirts of Ras Baalbeck	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Armed militants	On 15 May 15, at around 2015hrs, the Lebanese Army Forces (LAF) targeted (Using heavy artillery) the movement of armed elements in the outskirts of Ras Baalbeck. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/ar/show-news/158665/	Friday, May 15, 2015	0persons	0persons	Clashes/Armed Conflict
Army intelligence receive soldier's, civilian's remains	ISIS (Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL))	NNA - Army Intelligence in Northern Beqaa, have received on Friday afternoon bodies of army soldier Ali AL-Ali and civilian Mamdouh Younis. Their remains were transported from Syria on board an ambulance to the military hospital in order to run further DNA tests for identity verification. Families of both victims were notified in order to help in positively identifying the remains of their beloved ones. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/43669/Army-intelligence-receive-soldi... NNA - The Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), will be handing over to the authorities the bodies of an army soldier Ali Al-Ali and, the civilian Mahmoud Younis shortly, NNA field reporters said. Both actually met their death during clashes between ISIL terrorists and the Lebanese military in Qalamoun mountain slopes, the same reporters added. It is to note that the retrieval of both bodies comes within the framework of ongoing negotiations with Nusra and ISIL to resolve the file of soldiers held in captivity by both groups. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/43666/ISIL-to-hand-over-bodies-of-arm...	Friday, May 1, 2015	0persons	0persons	Hostage Taking Situation [inc. attempt, release], Murder
LAF targets militants in Arsal, Ras Baalbek	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Armed militants	NNA - The Lebanese Armed Forces targeted on Saturday the movements and gathering points of armed militants in Anti Lebanon with heavy and long range artillery particularly in the outskirts of Arsal and northern Bekaa. NNA field correspondent also reported that the LAF was shelling militants in the outskirts of Ras Baalbek, at the border between Syria and Lebanon. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/43407/LAF-targets-militants-in-Arsal-...	Saturday, April 25, 2015	0persons	0persons	Clashes/Armed Conflict
LAF clash with Al-Nusra Front in outskirts of Ras Baalbek	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), al-Nusra Front	On 16 Apr 15, the Lebanese Armed Forces clashed at dawn with Al-Nusra Front fighters in the outskirts of Ras Baalbek-North Bekaa. The intermittent gun battles took place on the western side of Asal al-Wared. Also at dawn Thursday, troops targeted with heavy artillery the movement of armed militants in the outskirts of the northeastern town of Arsal. The fighters were furthermore targeted in Wadi Hmeid, Muheet al-Malahi and al-Rihwa. http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/175661-army-clashes-with-jihadists-on...	Thursday, April 16, 2015	0persons	0persons	Clashes/Armed Conflict, Heavy Artillery [inc.rocket attacks]
Several armed militants dead as Lebanese troops raid their post near Syria border	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Armed militants	On 07 Apr 15, The Lebanese Army raided an armed militants' post on the outskirts of the northeastern town of Ras Baalbek, attacking gunmen and causing casualties among their ranks. The Airborne Regiment controlled the strategic post at al-Mukhairmeh hill at dawn, leaving three of them dead and four injured. http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/174491-several-terrorists-dead-as-leb...	Tuesday, April 7, 2015	3persons	4persons	Clashes/Armed Conflict, Raid
Syrian warplane above Aarsal, Ras Baalbak highlands	Syrian Armed Forces	On 07 Apr 15, Syrian military planes hovered above the highlands of Arsal and Ras Baalbak on the Lebanese Syrian borders. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/42653/Syrian-warplane-above-Arsal-Ras...	Tuesday, April 7, 2015	0persons	0persons	Air Space Violation
Army effectuates quality, storming raid against armed groups in Ras Baalbek Army	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Armed militants	The Lebanese Army said in a communiqué on Tuesday that in response to information suggesting that terrorist groups have been undergoing logistic and hostile preparations along the 1564 high Mkheirmeh Mountain, an Army force effectuated a quality and storming raid against the aforementioned groups. Clashes between the Army and terrorists left 3 killed and four injured within the enemy ranks. "This move comes within the frame of pre-emptive military operations being implemented by army units to terminate terrorist groups and to prevent them from infiltrating army posts and assaulting citizens," the Army communiqué said. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/42639/Army-effectuates-quality-stormi... The Lebanese Army controlled a jihadist position at Tallet al-Mukhairmeh in Ras Baalbek after engaging in clashes with militants and killing them, NNA field reporter said. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/42625/Army-controls-Tallet-Mukhairmeh...	Tuesday, April 7, 2015	3persons	4persons	Arrest/Detention, Clashes/Armed Conflict, Raid
Army raids terrorists' sites in Ras Baalbek highlands	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Armed militants	A Lebanese Army chopper executed air raids targeting terrorists' sites in the eastern mountain range in Ras Baalbek highlands, as reported by the NNA correspondent. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/41786/Army-raids-terrorists-39-sites-...	Tuesday, March 17, 2015	0persons	0persons	Raid
Army shells militants' position in Ras Baalbek	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Armed militants	The Army shelled on Monday night the position of gunmen on the outskirts of Ras Baalbek, NNA field reporter said. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/41733/Army-shells-militants-39-positi...	Monday, March 16, 2015	0persons	0persons	Heavy Artillery [inc.rocket attacks]
Baalbek mayor wounded in gunfire	Lebanese Civilians	Unknown assailants opened fire on Monday at Mayor Ahmed Awadah's vehicle on Ras Baalbek road wounding him in the leg, NNA field reporter said. Awadah was taken to the hospital for treatment. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/41696/Baalbek-mayor-wounded-in-gunfire	Monday, March 16, 2015	0persons	0persons	Shooting
Army detects terrorist moves in Ras Baalbak highlands	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Armed militants	NNA field reporter in Hermel on Monday said that terrorist moves for terrorist groups in the highlands of Ras Baalbak have been detected by the Lebanese Army that targeted them with the appropriate weapons. Our correspondent also reported that Syrian warplanes targeted locations for terrorists on the Syrian borders adjacent to Ras Baalbak's highlands. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/41709/Army-detects-terrorist-moves-in...	Monday, March 16, 2015	0persons	0persons	Heavy Artillery [inc.rocket attacks]
Army targets militants' movements in Bekaa areas	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Armed militants	On 03 March 2015, The Lebanese Army shelled before noon with heavy artillery militants' movements in Ras Baalbek outskirts. Later on the same day, the Lebanese Army expanded his attacks against the armed gangs and bombarded stations and suspicious movements of the militants towards Aarsal outskirts. In addition the Lebanese army widened the scope of targeting gunmen in Anti-Lebanon region in the outskirts of Arsal, and reached Wadi Hmayed. Engagement developed in Wadi Hmayed, with heavy artillery and missiles were reportedly used killing and wounding a number of gunmen. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/41217/Army-reaches-Wadi-Hmayed	Wednesday, March 4, 2015	0persons	0persons	Heavy Artillery [inc.rocket attacks]
Two shells fall on Hamra Hilltop in Ras Baalbek		Two mortar shells fell in the outskirts of "Hamra Hilltop" in Ras Baalbek, without causing any damages, NNA field correspondent in Baalbek reported Saturday evening. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/41131/Two-shells-fall-on-Hamra-Hillto...	Saturday, February 28, 2015	0persons	0persons	Heavy Artillery [inc.rocket attacks]
Army targets militants in Ras Baalbek outskirts	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Armed militants	The Lebanese Army is currently shelling militant posts in Ras Baalbek outskirts with heavy artillery, NNA field reporter said on Friday. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/41067/Army-targets-militants-in-Ras-B...	Friday, February 27, 2015	0persons	0persons	Heavy Artillery [inc.rocket attacks]
Rocket targeted LAF vehicle in Ras Baalbeck	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Armed militants	On 26 Feb 15, at around 1415hrs, following the clashes in the outskirts of Ras Baalbeck, a rocket fired by armed elements targeted a light tank of LAF injuring 3 soldiers with minor injuries and a first- lieutenant who was severely injured and transferred to the hospital through a helicopter. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/ar/show-news/144550/	Thursday, February 26, 2015	0persons	4persons	Clashes/Armed Conflict, Heavy Artillery [inc.rocket attacks]
Army performs raids	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Armed militants	The Lebanese Army is currently raiding "Guru Barracks", which is resided by Syrian refugees, in search for wanted individuals, NNA field reporter said on Wednesday. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/41012/Army-targets-militants-in-Ras-B...	Wednesday, February 25, 2015	0persons	0persons	Raid
Army controls Jrash hill	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Armed militants	Lebanese Army fully controlled on Thursday Jrash hill and its surroundings at Ras Baalbeck outskirts in Eastern Lebanon mountain range and confiscated amounts of weapons and ammunitions which were in the hands of the militants, according to National News Agency correspondent in Bekaa. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/41025/Army-controls-Jrash-hill	Thursday, February 26, 2015	0persons	0persons	Clashes/Armed Conflict
Army: Full control of Jarash hills after swift operation at Ras Baalbeck outskirts	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Armed militants	Army Command - Guidance Directorate issued on Thursday a communiqué in which they mentioned that units from the Lebanese Army carried out today dawn a swift operation at Ras Baalbeck outskirts and succeeded in having full control on the hills of Sadr Al-Jarash and Harf Al-Jarash, north- east Ras Al-Hamra hill towards the Lebanese- Syrian border. The communiqué said that there were no injuries among the servicemen, indicating that the Army Force used during the operation cannon missiles and appropriate weapons against the gunmen gatherings next to the two hills mentioned above causing direct injuries among the gunmen. Explosive devices, medium and light weapons, ammunition and military equipment which belong to the terrorists were confiscated, the communiqué added. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/41036/Army-Full-control-of-Jarash-hil...	Thursday, February 26, 2015	0persons	0persons	Clashes/Armed Conflict, Heavy Artillery [inc.rocket attacks]
Army targets gunmen positions in Ras Baalbek outskirts	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Armed militants	The Lebanese Army is targeting the movement and positions of gunmen on the outskirts of Ras Baalbek, NNA field reporter said around 1pm. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/40987/Army-targets-gunmen-positions-i...	Wednesday, February 25, 2015	0persons	0persons	Clashes/Armed Conflict
Security Forces arrested Syrian national for taking part in Ras Baalbek clashes	Syrian Civilians/Refugees	On 25 Feb 15, Security forces in the eastern Bekaa region arrested a Syrian national for his involvement in recent clashes with the army. http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/169061-security-forces-arrest-syrian-...	Wednesday, February 25, 2015	0persons	0persons	Arrest/Detention
Army targeted armed elements in the outskirts of Ras Baalbek	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Armed militants	On 24 Feb 15, at 1448hrs, Lebanese Army Forces (LAF) targeted (Using heavy artillery) armed elements in the outskirts of Ras Baalback. http://www.nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/40944/Army-targets-militants-in-R...	Tuesday, February 24, 2015	0persons	0persons	Heavy Artillery [inc.rocket attacks]
Army fights back militants trying to sneak in the outskirts of Ras Baalbek	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Armed militants	On 21 Feb 15, Lebanese Army fought militants who tried to infiltrate Tallat Al Hamra in the outskirts of Ras Baalbek, using heavy and medium artillery weapons. http://www.nna-leb.gov.lb/ar/show-news/143675/	Saturday, February 21, 2015	0persons	0persons	Clashes/Armed Conflict, Heavy Artillery [inc.rocket attacks]
Army shelled militant group in Al Fakha & Ras Baalbek outskirts	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Armed militants	On 09 Feb 15, at 2111hrs, Lebanese Army Forces (LAF) spotted and targeted a group of armed elements in the outskirts of Al Fakha and Ras Baalbek. http://www.nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/40355/Army-opens-fire-at-militant...	Monday, February 9, 2015	0persons	0persons	Heavy Artillery [inc.rocket attacks]
Heavy shelling in Baalbek after Army intercepts suspicious militant activity	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Armed militants	Heavy shelling and skirmishes were witnessed throughout the night of Monday-Tuesday in the whereabouts of the Lebanese Army's base in Talet Al-Hamra of Ras Baalbek outskirts, NNA field reporter said on Tuesday morning. In further details, the Army intercepted suspicious militant activity in said region, a thing which sparked a fire exchange between both sides, NNA reporter added. http://www.nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/40049/Heavy-shelling-in-Baalbek-a...	Tuesday, February 3, 2015	0persons	0persons	Clashes/Armed Conflict, Heavy Artillery [inc.rocket attacks]
Lebanese army bombards gunmen in Ras Baalback outskirts	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Armed militants	The army artillery is currently shelling gunmen in Tallet al-Mkhairima in Ras Baalback outskirts, National News Agency correspondent reported on Monday. http://www.nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/40027/Lebanese-army-bombards-gunm...	Monday, February 2, 2015	0persons	0persons	Heavy Artillery [inc.rocket attacks]
Army opens fire at a group of militants in Ras Baalbek	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Armed militants	Lebanese Army units spotted Saturday afternoon a group of armed militants in the outskirts of Ras Baalbek, opening fire at them using heavy and medium weapons, NNA correspondent in Baalbek reported. http://www.nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/39970/Army-opens-fire-at-group-of...	Saturday, January 31, 2015	0persons	0persons	Heavy Artillery [inc.rocket attacks]
Three soldiers' bodies found in Ras Baalbek outskirts	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF)	Lebanese Army has found three bodies of its members in the battlefield at Ras Baalbek outskirts, National News Agency correspondent in Hermel said. The field reporter confirmed that the Army has no more missing members. http://www.nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/39609/Three-soldiers-39-bodies-fo...	Saturday, January 24, 2015	3persons	0persons	Clashes/Armed Conflict, Murder
Army regains control over Tallet Al Hamra	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Armed militants	At 1700hrs, LAF finalized the military operation, El Hamra LAF post was regained and a large number of casualties have been reported among the armed elements. Six LAF soldiers were reported injured, two killed and five missing (Three of them hail from North Lebanon). http://www.nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/39554/Army-regains-control-over-T... http://www.nna-leb.gov.lb/ar/show-news/138597/الجيش-حكام-السيطرة-على-تلة-الحمرا-وسقوط-عدد-من-الشهدا-والجرحى-وقتلى-في-صفوف-المسلحين	Friday, January 23, 2015	2persons	6persons	Clashes/Armed Conflict
Confrontations in Ras Baalbek leave dead, wounded among militants	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), al-Nusra Front	Ras Baalbek's desolate areas have been witnessing, since this morning, fierce confrontations between the Lebanese Army forces deployed in the region and armed persons trying to infiltrate into it. The Army managed to destroy five vehicles belonging to the militants and killed and wounded a number of Nusra front elements, as reported by the NNA correspondent. http://www.nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/39578/Confrontations-in-Ras-Baalb...	Friday, January 23, 2015	0persons	0persons	Clashes/Armed Conflict
Army wages counterattack on terrorists' positions in Ras Baalbek	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Armed militants	The Army is waging a counter-attack on terrorists' positions in the vast area of Tallet Al-Hamra in Ras Baalbek parallel to Arsal using long-range missiles and heavy artillery, as reported by the NNA correspondent. LAF warplane was also used during the battles http://www.nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/39551/Army-wages-counterattack-on...	Friday, January 23, 2015	0persons	0persons	Heavy Artillery [inc.rocket attacks]
Two soldiers wounded in Ras Baalbek confrontations	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Armed militants	The Army brought enhancements to the desolate area of Ras Baalbek where it is fighting militants who are trying to attack the LAF posts in the region. Confrontations are underway between the army and militants and voices of shelling are reaching nearby areas, as reported by the NNA correspondent. http://www.nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/39548/Two-soldiers-wounded-in-Ras...	Friday, January 23, 2015	0persons	2persons	Clashes/Armed Conflict, Heavy Artillery [inc.rocket attacks]
Army faces armed groups in Tallet Al Hamra	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Armed militants	The Army is currently facing armed groups attacking its posts in Tallet Al-Hamra area in Ras Baalbek mountains, as reported by the NNA correspondent. http://www.nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/39544/Army-faces-armed-groups-in-...	Friday, January 23, 2015	0persons	0persons	Clashes/Armed Conflict
Army foils infiltration attempt on its border line positions in Ras Baalbek outskirts	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF)	Clashes are currently taking place between Army soldiers and gunmen in Ras Baalbek outskirts, while Army regiment tanks head to the area, NNA correspondent reported. http://www.nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/37873/Clashes-between-Army-and-gu... The Lebanese Army foiled an infiltration attempt on its border line positions on Sunday night in Ras Baalbek outskirts, NNA field reporter said. The region witnessed heavy clashes with the participation of heavy artillery in the northern Bekaa. http://www.nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/37879/Army-foils-infiltration-att...	Sunday, December 14, 2014	0persons	0persons	Clashes/Armed Conflict, Shooting
Army arrests tens of Lebanese, Syrian in Ras Baalbeck Wed	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Palestinian Civilians/Refugees, Syrian Civilians/Refugees	National News Agency correspondent on Wednesday reported that the army arrested more than 40 Lebanese and Syrians in the outskirts of Ras Baalbeck region for interrogation. http://www.nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/37334/Army-arrests-tens-of-Lebane...	Wednesday, December 3, 2014	0persons	0persons	Arrest/Detention
Army combs Ras Baalbek outskirts	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF)	The Lebanese Army units are combing the outskirts of Ras Baalbek, where militants are suspected of planting mines, NNA field reporter said. http://www.nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/37298/Army-combs-Ras-Baalbek-outs...	Wednesday, December 3, 2014	0persons	0persons	Raid
Army shells armed men's positions in Ras Baalbeck	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF)	The army is currently shelling the positions of armed men in the terrains of Ras Baalbeck, National News Agency correspondent reported on Tuesday. http://www.nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/37283/Army-shells-armed-men-39-po...	Tuesday, December 2, 2014	0persons	0persons	Bombardment
Six army soldiers killed, two injured in ambush in Ras Baalbeck	Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Armed militants	Six army soldiers were killed and two others injured this evening in an ambush set up by gunmen in Tallet al-Hamra in the outskirts of Rass Baalbeck, National News Agency correspondent reported on Tuesday. http://www.nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/37282/Six-army-soldiers-killed-tw... Both sides engaged in clashes which required the intervention of the airborne regiment. http://www.nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/37277/UPDATE-Army-members-killed-... The six martyrs' bodies and the injured soldier were taken to the local "Universal" Hospital in Ras Baalbeck, whereby the wounded person is currently undergoing surgery in his leg. http://www.nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/37287/Update-Six-army-soldiers-ki... The Lebanese Army Command - Orientation Directorate issued on Tuesday the following statement: "Around 5:10 p.m. this afternoon, an army patrol circulating Ras Baalbeck terrains fell into an ambush set by a terrorist group. A clash took place between soldiers and terrorists, resulting in six martyrs among the military, and one slightly wounded soldier. The army sent reinforcements to the area. Military units have taken appropriate measures on ground." http://www.nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/37289/LAF-six-martyrs-one-wounded...	Tuesday, December 2, 2014	6persons	2persons	Assault, Clashes/Armed Conflict, Shooting
Four Hezbollah fighters killed near border village	Hezbollah, Armed militants	At least four Hezbollah fighters were killed overnight Wednesday during clashes with jihadists on the outskirts of a Lebanese border village in the Bekaa Valley. Fierce clashes erupted between Hezbollah fighters and rebel groups a few kilometers away from the village of Ras Baalbek, near a Hezbollah position in the region. A total of 17 people were either killed or wounded but only four men were identified as Lebanese resistance fighters, the source said. http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Lebanon-News/2014/Sep-12/270433-four-he...	Friday, September 12, 2014	17persons	0persons	Clashes/Armed Conflict
Ras Baalbeck sit in to protest villager's kidnapping	Armed militants	Ras Baalbeck folk staged a sit-in to protest the kidnapping of a villager amid news of early release of two other Syrian and Turkmen victims. Protesters were soon joined by the municipal head, the bishop and parish priest who stated that the kidnapped victim is an elderly person badly in need of medical attention reiterating that no ransom will be paid since we refuse to be treated as zhmmi second class citizens. http://www.nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/28272/Ras-Baalbeck-sit-in-to-prot...	Sunday, June 15, 2014			Collective Action [inc. protests, solidarity movements...]