Hezbollah Claims Seized Explosives Truck, Demands Return

A Hezbollah Member of Parliament, Hassan Fadlallah, has confirmed that a truck seized in the Dahr al-Bi'dar area, loaded with hundreds of kilograms of explosives, belongs to the organization. Fadlallah's admission follows days of political turmoil in Lebanon and concerns that the cargo was intended for a political assassination, claims previously denied by another Hezbollah MP, Ibrahim Moussawi. Reuters reported, citing a Hezbollah source and a security official, that the explosives were meant for explosive drones targeting Israeli forces. Fadlallah demanded the return of the seized equipment and warned Lebanese authorities against further actions, stating, "We have made clear from the first moment that the vehicle and the means within it are intended for confronting the Israeli enemy." He issued a direct warning to the government, led by the Prime Minister who had vowed to prosecute those involved: "We will not tolerate harm from any party implementing an American agenda. We warn the authorities of the consequences of their continued actions."

Fadlallah also attacked the Lebanese government's official decision on March 2nd, which outlawed Hezbollah's military activities. He declared the decision "null and void" and a violation of the constitution, emphasizing that the organization does not intend to disarm due to external pressure. The seizure of the truck occurs amid ongoing attempts by Hezbollah to smuggle weapons from Syria. Lebanese and Syrian security forces are working to thwart these smuggling operations, with the Syrian regime of President Ahmed al-Shar'a also acting against the organization's infrastructure within its territory, an organization previously associated with Bashar al-Assad. Conversely, Hezbollah officially continues to deny any military activity in Syria.