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Hezbollah Claims Explosives Seizure, Defies Lebanese Government Disarmament Efforts
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Hezbollah has claimed ownership of a half-ton of explosives, including TNT and C-4, seized by Lebanese authorities last week. The group's lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah demanded the return of the shipment and the release of those arrested, stating the explosives were for operations against Israel. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemned the seizure and vowed to act against weapons outside state control. Analysts suggest Hezbollah's admission is a political move to control the narrative and reject government disarmament efforts.
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- Hezbollah admitted a half-ton of seized explosives, including TNT and C-4, belongs to the group.
- The group's lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah demanded the return of the explosives and release of arrestees.
- Hezbollah insists the explosives were intended solely for operations against Israel.
- Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemned the shipment and vowed action against unauthorized weapons.
- Analysts suggest the admission is a political move to reject government disarmament efforts.
- The seizure highlights ongoing challenges in enforcing state control over weapons in Lebanon.
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