Shadi Mawlawi has not repented for his previous crimes. The “mediation” that led to his release from prison in 2012 has only increased his determination to expand his terrorist activities. “Abu Adam” — as he is known in Islamist circles — who operates from Ain el-Hilweh camp, today acts as coordinator between the emir of al-Nusra Front Abu Malik al-Talli and potential Lebanese suicide bombers.
The volatile security situation in Ersal has returned to the spotlight. Some 120 kilograms of explosives were found planted in a Mercedes car that was leaving the town of Ersal in the direction of the town of Labweh. The car accidentally skidded near an army checkpoint at the western entrance to Ersal, prompting the driver to leave the car and flee from the scene. The army had circulated the details of the car after receiving information that it may be rigged with explosives to be used in a terrorist act.
Army soldiers cordoned off the area, and the car was found to contain explosives. Until last night, the results of the investigations on the car had not been made public. According to security officials, the car may have been transported outside of Ersal but not its outskirts, which are cut off by the snow.