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Tunnel discovery in North Metn triggers security and political reactions

Lebanese security forces found a tunnel in a pine forest near the Rouissat al-Jadida area in North Metn, within a property zone belonging to the Fanar municipality, estimated at about 20 meters long. Information said municipal police discovered the tunnel, while an unidentified person fled when security forces arrived; Army Intelligence attended and imposed a security cordon. The discovery coincided with a stance by Kataeb Party leader Samir Gemayel calling on the state to decide, and with a security meeting in Baabda chaired by Aoun to discuss the file.

📍 Where things stand: Army Intelligence is securing the site, while political and security reactions to the discovery continue.

⏱️ Timeline

  1. 19 Oct 2026, 11:14 Lebanese security forces found a tunnel in a pine forest near the Rouissat al-Jadida area in North Metn, within a property zone belonging to the Fanar municipality. It is estimated at about 20 meters long and connected by stairs leading to a courtyard and then another staircase. According to information, municipal police discovered the tunnel, while an unidentified person fled the place as soon as security forces arrived; Army Intelligence attended the site and imposed a security cordon around it.
  2. 19 Oct 2026, 11:50 Kataeb Party leader Samir Gemayel raised the level of his political stance after the tunnel was discovered, stressing that the state must decide.
  3. 19 Oct 2026, 11:52 Lebanon Debate channel published a video showing scenes from inside the tunnel found in Metn, without details on the circumstances of the discovery, the party that found it, or the nature of its use.
  4. 19 Oct 2026, 11:59 Lebanese news reports addressed the tunnel discovery amid questions about Hezbollah’s connection to it, while a security meeting was held in Baabda chaired by Aoun to discuss the file.
Timeline written by AI from the sources below; updated as new reports arrive.
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A tunnel about 10 meters long found in Metn with nothing inside
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Video: Scenes from the Tunnel Found in Metn
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Gemayel raises the stakes after Matn tunnel: 'The state must decide'
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Tunnel discovered in the heart of North Metn... What is Hezbollah's connection?
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