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Seized Explosives Belong to Hezbollah, MP Admits
Middle East Eye · 1 hour ago · Read the Full Story on Middle East Eye
AI SUMMARY
A Hezbollah lawmaker acknowledged that a 500-kilogram shipment of explosives seized by Lebanese authorities belonged to the group, drawing strong pushback from the prime minister.
- Lebanese authorities seized a 500-kilogram shipment of explosives last week on a road linking eastern Lebanon to Beirut.
- A judicial source stated the shipment consisted of 250 kilograms of TNT and 250 kilograms of C-4 explosives.
- Hezbollah Member of Parliament Hassan Fadlallah acknowledged that the vehicle and cargo belonged to the group and were used as capabilities against Israel.
- Fadlallah demanded the return of the shipment and the immediate release of individuals arrested in connection with the seizure.
- Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam stated that the state will no longer tolerate the possession of illegal weapons.
- Salam announced that authorities will identify all individuals involved in the operation and those who ordered it.
- Salam noted that the Lebanese public would be concerned because C-4 explosives have previously been used in political assassinations in the country.
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