Gunman Captured After Attack on U.S. Embassy in Beirut

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A gunman, identified as a Syrian national, was shot and captured by Lebanese soldiers after attempting to attack the U.S. Embassy near Beirut. The incident occurred amid heightened tensions between Hezbollah militants and Israeli troops. The U.S. Embassy reported no injuries to its staff and will reopen on Thursday. The motive remains unclear, but the attacker was reportedly wearing an ISIS vest. Lebanese authorities are investigating the situation.
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