Violent Fatah-Islamist Clashes Persist in Lebanon's Ain al-Hilweh
Five Lebanese soldiers were injured, including one in critical condition, after shells fired during clashes between Fatah and Islamist militants in the Ain al-Hilweh refugee camp in southern Lebanon hit military positions. The clashes, which began on Thursday night, have displaced hundreds and resulted in the deaths of at least six people. Rockets and bullets have fallen in areas outside of the camp, and efforts to implement a ceasefire have so far been unsuccessful. Lebanese MP Ashraf Rifi has called for the security of Palestinian refugee camps to be placed under the control of the Lebanese government and accused Iran-backed militant groups of playing a "dangerous role" in the tensions. The Red Cross initially set up tents for displaced Palestinians, but they were later taken down due to complaints by local residents.