US Secretary of State Tells Lebanese President Not to Return Hezbollah Explosives
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Lebanese President Joseph Aoun that returning a seized half-ton of explosives to Hezbollah is "not an option at all." Lebanese authorities had arrested two individuals, including the son of a senior Hezbollah official, after intercepting the TNT and C4 shipment. Hezbollah sources confirmed the explosives were intended for drone attacks against Israel. The U.S. urged Lebanon not to return the materials to the terrorist group.
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- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Lebanese President Joseph Aoun that returning seized explosives to Hezbollah is not an option.
- Lebanese authorities seized approximately half a ton of TNT and C4 explosives intended for Hezbollah.
- Two individuals, including the son of a senior Hezbollah official, were arrested in connection with the seizure.
- Hezbollah sources confirmed the explosives were intended for drone attacks against Israeli forces.
- Hezbollah had demanded the return of the confiscated explosives and the release of those arrested.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio informed Lebanese President Joseph Aoun that returning a seized shipment of explosives to Hezbollah is "not an option at all." This statement came after Lebanese authorities intercepted approximately half a ton of explosives, identified as 250 kilograms of TNT and 250 kilograms of C4, intended for the terrorist organization.
Two individuals, including the son of a senior Hezbollah official, were arrested in connection with the seizure. Hezbollah members had reportedly demanded the return of the confiscated materials.
Sources within Hezbollah confirmed that the explosives were meant to target Israel, with one Lebanese security source telling Reuters that the materials were designated for use in explosive-laden drones aimed at Israeli forces. A Hezbollah parliament member had previously stated the explosives were for "means used to confront the Israeli occupation of our land in the south" and called for the release of the detainees and the return of the vehicle and its contents.
The U.S. Embassy in Beirut released a statement noting Rubio's urging of Aoun, emphasizing that the return of the explosives to Hezbollah should not be considered under any circumstances.
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