19-11-2024 06:25 AM Jerusalem Timing

Sheikh Hammoud Survives Assassination Attempt

Sheikh Hammoud Survives Assassination Attempt

Imam of Al-Quds Mosque, Sheikh Maher Hammoud was subjected to a failed assassination attempt after morning prayers on Monday, while he was getting out of his house in Sidon, National News Agency reported.

Sheikh Maher HammoudImam of Al-Quds Mosque, Sheikh Maher Hammoud was subjected to a failed assassination attempt after morning prayers on Monday, while he was getting out of his house in Sidon, National News Agency reported.

The agency said that two unidentified gunmen shot at Sheikh Hammoud, but he was not harmed, and indicated that the Army Intelligence arrested the owner of the car used in the attack. However, the car was reported stolen one day before the attack.

The NNA also reported that unidentified gunmen in Zahleh fired early morning at the car of Sheikh Ibrahim Mostapha Al-Baridi which was parked near his car leading to its burning.