Hasbaya: National News Agency correspondent reported that the mayor of the town of al-Meri miraculously survived machine gun fire by Israeli forces, while he was accompanying an employee of the Southern Council at the Abbasieh-Majidieh intersection.

According to National News Agency - Lebanon, the incident occurred under circumstances that have yet to be fully clarified. Both individuals were reported to be unharmed despite the gunfire. The situation has raised concerns regarding the safety of officials and employees operating in the region.

The Abbasieh-Majidieh intersection is known to be a tense area, and the recent incident underscores the ongoing tensions in the region. Local authorities are expected to investigate the event further to determine the cause and potential repercussions.