Report: Zureiqat Left Lebanon Heading to Qalamoun

The driver of top militant Sirajeddine Zureiqat, a so-called spokesman of the Qaida-linked Abdullah Azzam Brigades, was detained recently, al-Akhbar newspaper reported on Wednesday.

According to the daily, the suspect, who was identified by his initials Y.A., confessed during investigation with the Internal Security Forces Information Branch to having close ties with Zureiqat.

He allegedly confessed to transporting the Qaida member to the Bekaa Valley from where he headed to the Syrian Qalamoun area.

Zureiqat's name has been linked to several security reports and suspects as his Abdullah Azzam Brigades is a staunch enemy of Hizbullah.

Hizbullah has been taking part in the fighting in Syria for over four years now, arguing that its participation is necessary to protect Lebanon from extremist groups.

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