'Prank message' about close Israeli attack in Lebanon causes panic
Published June 9th, 2025 - 06:51 GMT
ALBAWABA - A 'Prank message' about a possible Israeli attack in Lebanon causes panic in the Saksakiyeh town in the Sidon District, southern Lebanon, on Sunday.
A state of security alert and tension dominated the Lebanese town after a house received a threatening message, sparking anxiety and confusion among residents, local media explained.
According to the National News Agency (NNA) "The mysterious threat received via phone prompted security authorities to act quickly and launch an immediate investigation to determine the source of the call and its background."
⚡️ مجدداً.. "المزحات" تقلق البلدات وتثير الهلع!شهدت بلدة السكسكية في قضاء صور حالة من الاستنفار الأمني والتوتر، عقب تلقي أحد المنازل اتصالًا هاتفيًا يحمل تهديدًا غامضًا، ما أثار القلق بين سكان البلدة.
👇. — ٍñäþīlä fäḑễl (@NabilaFadel6060) June 8, 2025
The incident was accompanied by the deployment of security personnel in the area, local media confirmed.
Citizens of the town shared photos online showing the details of the message, which read, "Peace be upon you. Israel welcomes you. We will strike the project near Yassin al-Hallaq between 12 and 3 p.m."
A photo of the prank message which caused a security alert and panic among Lebanese. (X)
The revelation of the background to the call sparked a wave of anger and disapproval among residents, who viewed this type of behavior as a disregard for public safety, especially given the tense security conditions in southern Lebanon.
A number of residents called on the relevant authorities to "tighten oversight and hold accountable those responsible for such irresponsible behavior," given its negative impact on the general sense of security.
اسـتـنـفـار وتـوتّـر فـي هـذه الـبـلـدة الجـنـوبـيّـة... والـسّـبـب "مـزحـة ثـقـيـلـة"أفادت الوكالة الوطنية للاعلام أنّ بلدة السكسكية في قضاء صور شهدت حالة من الإستنفار الأمني والتوتر...
عقب تلقّي أحد السكان اتصالًا هاتفيًا يحمل تهديدًا غامضًا يدعوه لإخلاء المنزل، ما أثار… pic.twitter.com/Ck4U0XexRI — مصدر مسؤول (@fouadkhreiss) June 8, 2025
However, the investigations led to a surprising conclusion, as it turned out that "the call was nothing more than a heavy-handed prank by one of the individuals toward his friend," according to NNA.
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