Khaled al-Aydi
Coverage of Khaled al-Aydi in the Nexus archive.
- Alleged spy’s mysterious vanishing spotlights Israel’s intelligence grip in Lebanon
Khaled al-Aydi, a Palestinian refugee from Syria with Ukrainian citizenship, was detained by Hezbollah, escaped, and disappeared through the Ukrainian embassy. The incident highlights Israel’s intelligence presence in Lebanon.
- 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.
- Alleged spy’s mysterious disappearance spotlights Israel’s intelligence networks in Lebanon
Khaled al-Aydi, a Palestinian refugee with Ukrainian citizenship, escaped Hezbollah detention in Beirut and disappeared after entering the Ukrainian Embassy in Baabda. Lebanese authorities have issued a judicial warrant for his arrest, while the Ukrainian Embassy requested his departure, which was denied by Lebanon's General Security agency.