Two Gunmen Attempt to Attack US Embassy in Beirut: One Killed, Another Captured

Beirut, Lebanon Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Israel was 'prepared for very intense action in the north' against Hezbollah militants.
Lebanese media published photos of a suspect wearing a black vest with the words 'Islamic State' written in Arabic and English initials 'I S'.
One gunman was killed during the first incident and another was captured in the second incident.
These incidents come amid heightened tensions in Lebanon due to the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
The U.S. Embassy has been targeted by multiple attacks over the years, including a 1983 suicide bombing that killed 63 people, including 17 Americans.
The U.S. Embassy stated that 'small arms fire' was reported near its entrance around 8:34 a.m., but the facility and team were safe.
Two gunmen attempted to attack US Embassy in Beirut on June 5, 2024.
Two Gunmen Attempt to Attack US Embassy in Beirut: One Killed, Another Captured

On Wednesday, June 5, 2024, there were two separate incidents of gunmen attempting to attack the US Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon. In the first incident reported by Fox News and Reuters, one assailant was killed during the attack and a Lebanese security official confirmed that there were four gunmen involved. The U.S. Embassy stated that 'small arms fire' was reported near its entrance around 8:34 a.m., but the facility and team were safe.

In the second incident, reported by Associated Press and AP News, a gunman was captured after a shootout outside the US Embassy in Beirut. The suspect's identity and motive were not immediately clear. Lebanese media published photos of a bloodied attacker wearing a black vest with the words 'Islamic State' written in Arabic and English initials 'I S'.

The U.S. Embassy has been targeted by multiple attacks over the years, including a 1983 suicide bombing that killed 63 people, including 17 Americans.

These incidents come amid heightened tensions in Lebanon due to the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Months of near-daily shelling and fighting between Hezbollah militants and Israeli troops have displaced thousands of people along the border. The U.S. diplomatic mission is located in a suburb north of Beirut.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Israel was 'prepared for very intense action in the north' against Hezbollah militants, following wildfires sparked by Hezbollah rockets and a surge of rocket and drone strikes from Lebanon. The Israeli military has been on high alert throughout the conflict in Gaza.

The Lebanese army deployed troops around the embassy and surrounding areas to maintain security.


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Confidence

91%

Doubts
  • It is unclear if there is a connection between the two incidents.
  • The identity and motive of the second gunman are not clear.

Sources

96%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Gunman captured after shootout outside US Embassy in Lebanon

The Associated Press News Wednesday, 05 June 2024 06:43
  • Unique Points
    • A gunman was captured after a shootout at the US Embassy in Lebanon's capital, Beirut.
    • The suspect's identity and any possible motive were not immediately clear.
  • Accuracy
    • ]A gunman was shot and captured by Lebanese soldiers after a shootout outside the US Embassy in Beirut on Wednesday morning.[
    • One assailant was killed during the attack.
    • The motives of the gunman were not clear.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The article contains some instances of inflammatory rhetoric and appeals to authority, but no formal or blatant logical fallacies were found. The author does not make any assertions beyond reporting facts and quoting others. The Lebanese military's statement about the shooter being a Syrian national is an appeal to authority, but it does not affect the validity of the information presented in the article.
    • ]Lebanese media have published photos that appear to show a bloodied attacker wearing a black vest with the words ['Islamic State'] written in Arabic and the English initials ['I'] and ['S'].['
    • Following that attack, the embassy was moved from central Beirut to the Christian suburb of Aukar, north of the capital. Another bomb attack struck the new location on Sept. 20, 1984.
    • In October 2023, hundreds of protesters clashed with Lebanese security forces in demonstrations near the U.S. Embassy in support of Gaza’s people and the militant group Hamas in its war with Israel.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

97%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Attack on US Embassy in Lebanon foiled, army fights back to kill one assailant

Fox News Media Landon Mion Wednesday, 05 June 2024 10:29
  • Unique Points
    • One assailant was killed during the attack.
    • The Lebanese army shot an attacker in the stomach during the incident.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The article contains some inflammatory rhetoric and an appeal to authority, but no formal or blatant logical fallacies were found. The author does not make any assertions beyond reporting the facts of the embassy attack and providing context.
    • ]A gunman was captured by Lebanese soldiers after attempting to attack the U.S. Embassy near Beirut.[
    • The motives for the attack were not clear but Lebanese media published photos that appear to show a bloodied attacker wearing a black vest with the words 'Islamic State' written in Arabic and the English initials 'I' and 'S.'
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

96%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Gunman fires at U.S. Embassy; Israel 'prepared for strong action' on Lebanon

NBC News Digital Wednesday, 05 June 2024 10:31
  • Unique Points
    • A gunman was captured after a shootout at the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon's capital, Beirut.
    • The attack took place as U.S. ally Israel signaled it could soon launch an offensive in the country against Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.
  • Accuracy
    • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned of intense action in the north as he visited a border city hit by wildfires sparked by Hezbollah rockets.
    • President Joe Biden criticized Netanyahu but also dispatched top aids to the region for new talks with mediators as Washington pushes for a deal that would end eight months of fighting in Gaza and secure the release of hostages held by Hamas.
    • The Lebanese army said its forces responded to an attack at the U.S. embassy in Beirut Wednesday morning, firing back at a suspect who was taken to a local hospital with injuries.
    • The U.S. embassy reported small arms fire just after 8:30 a.m local time and said its team was safe thanks to the quick reaction of Lebanese forces and the embassy’s security team.
    • The suspect’s identity and any possible motive were not immediately clear, with the Lebanese military describing them only as a Syrian national.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

96%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Gunman opens fire at U.S. Embassy in Lebanon and is shot by army

The Fixing Site: A Summary of the Article. Mohamad El Wednesday, 05 June 2024 09:24
  • Unique Points
    • A gunman opened fire at the US Embassy in Lebanon on Wednesday.
    • The shooter was wounded by Lebanese troops and taken into custody.
  • Accuracy
    • The gunman was identified as a Syrian national.
    • The motive for the attack is unknown.
    • Small arms fire was reported near the embassy entrance at 8:34 a.m.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

95%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Gunman shot, wounded after attempted assault on U.S. Embassy in Beirut

USA Today Wednesday, 05 June 2024 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • A Syrian national was shot, wounded and captured outside the US Embassy in Beirut on Wednesday following a gun fight.
    • The U.S. Embassy in Beirut has been targeted by multiple attacks over the years, including a 1983 suicide bombing that killed 63 people, including 17 Americans.
  • Accuracy
    • The motives of the alleged shooter were not immediately clear.
    • Photos showed the alleged attacker wearing a vest with ‘Islamic State’ written on it in Arabic and English initials ‘I’ and ‘S’.
    • Heightened tensions in Lebanon due to the war between Israel and Hamas led to the attempted attack.
    • The U.S. Embassy has been targeted by multiple attacks over the years, including a 1983 suicide bombing that killed 63 people, including 17 Americans.
    • Intense forest fires broke out in northern Israel following a surge of rocket and drone strikes from Lebanon.
    • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned for months that they may open a second formal front against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The article contains some instances of inflammatory rhetoric and appeals to authority, but no formal or blatant logical fallacies were found. The author does not make any assertions that are not supported by facts or quotes from credible sources.
    • ][Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu] said Wednesday during a visit to Kiryat Shmona[']
    • The U.S. Embassy in Beirut has been targeted by multiple attacks over the years.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication