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 clashes between Palestinian factions in the Ein el-Hilweh refugee camp continue. The fighting, which has been ongoing since Sunday, has resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries. The clashes have pitted Abbas' Fatah party against Islamist groups Jund al Sham and Shabab al Muslim. The prime minister called the fighting a "flagrant violation of Lebanese sovereignty" and expressed concern for the safety of Lebanese citizens. The situation has caused displacement and disruption in the area, with residents feeling trapped and unable to access basic necessities. The UN refugee agency for Palestinian refugees has been unable to deliver much-needed assistance to those affected.