Lebanese army encircling Baddawi refugee camp

"According to Baddawi's Popular Committee, which is comprised of different Palestinian political groups and governs the camp, the Lebanese army claimed that the barrier is being built to prevent smuggling and the infiltration of Islamic extremists into the camp. When questioned about the barrier encircling Baddawi, representatives of the Popular Committee expressed a policy of official neutrality. They repeatedly insisted that the barrier is an expression of Lebanese sovereignty and that it did not impact the camp in any way. "You have to realize that there is total cooperation between us and the [Lebanese] army," said Abu Riyad, a representative for the Palestinian Popular Struggle Front in Baddawi's Popular Committee." (thanks Laleh)