Hezbollah claims seized explosives were its own, intended for Israel
A Hezbollah lawmaker confirmed that hundreds of kilograms of explosives confiscated by Lebanese security forces belonged to the group and were intended for attacks on Israel. This admission comes amid ongoing tensions over the government's disarmament push, signaling a direct challenge to state authority and a potential escalation in internal and cross-border conflict dynamics.
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Hezbollah Claims Seized Explosives for Israel Amid Lebanese Internal Tensions
Hezbollah has confirmed ownership of hundreds of kilograms of explosives seized by Lebanese security forces in Beirut, stating they were intended for attacks against Israel. This admission directly contradicts earlier unconfirmed reports suggesting the explosives were part of a Hezbollah assassination plot targeting a senior Lebanese politician, specifically Na'im Qassem. The incident highlights escalating tensions between Hezbollah and Lebanese state authority, alongside potential cross-border conflict implications.