Al Arabiya reporter survives shelling amid Syria-Lebanon clash
A war reporter from the Saudi station Al Arabiya found himself in great danger while reporting from the border of Syria and Lebanon. During a live broadcast, the location where the journalist was present came under fire. A dramatic recording appeared online.
The ceasefire between Lebanon and Syria proved to be short-lived. On Monday morning (March 17), a clash occurred at the border between these countries. In the exchange of fire, three Syrian soldiers and seven Lebanese people were killed, and 52 people were injured.
The scale of the incident is shown in a video released online. It features a reporter from Al Arabiya television, established in 2003 in Saudi Arabia. The journalist, who reports from Lebanon and Syria, found himself directly in the line of fire.
While the man was broadcasting live, shells fired by one side of the conflict flew in his direction. In the video shared online, the reporter and his cameraman can be seen trying to avoid the consequences of the shelling.
When the first rocket hits the building housing the Al Arabiya reporters, the men start to run. In the background, cries and calls for help can be heard.
Ultimately, the chaos is brought under control. The journalist is among the armed men who are securing him. The recording indicates that the health and safety of the Al Arabiya reporter and his cameraman are not at risk.
A renewed escalation of the situation on the Syria-Lebanon line occurred on Sunday evening (March 16). The Syrian Ministry of Defense accused the Lebanese Hezbollah of murdering three Syrian soldiers. The soldiers were allegedly kidnapped, taken, and killed in Lebanon. Hezbollah has vehemently denied being behind the incident.
