SIDON: A Palestinian national has been arrested by authorities in Sidon for attempting to set fire to a Christmas tree located at the Elijah traffic light intersection, as confirmed by legal sources. The incident has prompted an investigation by local authorities to understand the motive behind the act.
According to National News Agency - Lebanon, the arrest was made by the Public Prosecutor of Appeal in the South, Judge Raheef Ramadan. The individual has been transferred to the Information Branch in Beirut, where further investigation is underway. The authorities are working to gather more details and ascertain the intention behind the attempted arson. The incident has raised concerns among local communities, as it occurred in a public space frequented by residents and visitors.