The military mentioned it's “not working against the Lebanese Army and apologizes for these undesirable circumstances.” The airport authority, in a statement reported, “The airport is open for landings and departures.” Israeli media claimed that a "suspected item" was spotted in the vicinity of the power that led to the closure with

On August 8, it was noted the progress on the Lebanese troops was troubled because of the smell of rotting corpses of slain militants who experienced not been buried, even months just after their Dying. It had been explained the smell was so undesirable the air was unbreathable.[26] A drone attack believed to acquire originated from Lebanon