NNA - An anonymous gunman threw a hand grenade at a Lebanese Army checkpoint near Al-Awali Bridge along the northern entrance to Sidon, NNA correspondent reported Sunday evening.
Checkpoint soldiers responded immediately by opening fire at the gunman. The Army also closed the road in the direction of Beirut.
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Gunman throws hand grenade at Army checkpoint in Sidon
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