Lebanon's Warning: Troops Ready to Intervene as Clashes Persist in Palestinian Refugee Camp

Lebanon's caretaker prime minister has warned Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas that the Lebanese army may have to intervene if the dayslong fighting between Palestinian factions in the Ein el-Hilweh refugee camp continues. The clashes, which have left dozens dead and wounded, have been described as a "flagrant violation of Lebanese sovereignty." The fighting has displaced thousands and disrupted daily life in the area, with stores closed and roads blocked. The UN refugee agency for Palestinian refugees has been unable to deliver much-needed assistance to those affected. The Lebanese army has historically stayed out of the Palestinian camps, but the situation may change if the violence persists.