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Lebanese Ministers Boycott Cabinet Over Hezbollah Explosives Case
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Four Lebanese ministers boycotted a cabinet meeting on Thursday to protest the government's delay in referring Hezbollah to the Judicial Council over hundreds of kilograms of explosives allegedly trafficked into Beirut. Hezbollah admitted ownership but claimed the explosives were for use against Israel. The ministers, including those from the Lebanese Forces Party, criticized the government's handling of the case, which remains under investigation amid concerns for national security.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Four Lebanese ministers boycotted a cabinet meeting over the delay in referring Hezbollah to the Judicial Council.
- Hezbollah admitted owning hundreds of kilograms of explosives but claimed they were for use against Israel.
- Ministers from the Lebanese Forces Party led the boycott, criticizing the government's handling of the case.
- The cabinet's agenda focused on waste management, ignoring calls to address the explosives case.
- Justice Minister Adel Nassar warned the case poses a threat to national security and civil peace.
- The postponement of the referral reportedly followed discussions among top Lebanese officials.
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