Militants in Lebanon seek to emulate Islamic State

The Islamic State's arrival in Lebanon adds to a list of militant Sunni groups already operating in the country.
Sunni militants have staged numerous bomb attacks in Lebanon since last year, typically targeting areas controlled by Hezbollah, a Shi'ite group backed by Iran that is aiding President Bashar al-Assad's forces in Syria's civil war.
"We must admit that what has happened in Iraq has caused great excitement among these groups that believe they can benefit from the Iraqi experience," Machnouk said.
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