Hezbollah Claims Seized Explosives
A Hezbollah lawmaker acknowledged that hundreds of kilograms of explosives seized by Lebanese security forces belonged to the group and were meant to target Israeli troops. The incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding state efforts to disarm Hezbollah.
A Hezbollah lawmaker confirmed that hundreds of kilograms of explosives seized last year by Lebanon security forces belonged to the group, intended for use against Israel. The admission follows a checkpoint seizure in the Bekaa region that sparked widespread public alarm over potential car bomb attacks. The disclosure underscores ongoing friction as authorities attempt to enforce a state monopoly on arms despite persistent cross-border hostilities.
