Report: IS Threat against Holy Spirit University of Kaslik was Not Serious
The alleged threat issued by the Islamic State extremist group against the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik was “not serious”, security sources told the daily An Nahar on Monday.
They stressed that no security agency had confirmed the threat against the university.
Political circles have instead voiced concerns that some sides are attempting to create an atmosphere of fear among the Lebanese people ahead of the holiday season.
Moreover, the security sources noted how Independence Day ceremonies on Sunday were held without incident, remarking that had the IS sought to target Lebanon, it would have taken the opportunity while these events were taking place.
Media reports said Sunday that the IS had made a list of seven world locations that it would target in an attack.
They include three locations in Paris, two in Rome, one in Indonesia, and the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik.
An academic event that was scheduled at the campus was canceled as a result of the “threat.”
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