Ain el-Helweh Fifth Day of Clashes: One Killed, Many Injured

Clashes continued for the fifth day inside the Palestinian refugee camp of Ain el-Helweh, killing one person and wounding many others.

The fighting intensified at dawn following a relative calm throughout the night, with machineguns and RPGs being reportedly used.

Sniper fire also hit neighboring streets and regions in Saida.

The city's southern entrance has been closed; traffic has been rerouted to the seaside freeway.