Mysterious disappearance of alleged Israeli spy puts Lebanese state in a tough spot

Khaled al-Aydi, a Palestinian refugee with Ukrainian citizenship, escaped from Hezbollah detention in Beirut and sought refuge at the Ukrainian Embassy, prompting diplomatic tensions. Lebanese authorities refused Ukraine's request to facilitate his departure, citing an active judicial warrant issued in September 2025. Al-Aydi is accused of involvement in an Israeli intelligence plot targeting Hezbollah.