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Hezbollah Admits Smuggling Explosives to Beirut for Anti-Israel Operations
Hezbollah has admitted to transporting explosives within Lebanon, stating they are intended for use against Israel. The admission came after a truck carrying hundreds of kilograms of explosives was seized near Dahr al-Baidar.
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What happened
- 01Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah confirmed the organization transported explosives intended for confronting Israeli occupation.
- 02A truck carrying hundreds of kilograms of explosives, allegedly for attack drones, was seized in Lebanon.
- 03The Lebanese government previously banned Hezbollah's military activities, which the group rejects as unconstitutional.
- 04Hezbollah stated its weapons are solely directed against Israel and dismissed assassination plot allegations.
- 05Syrian authorities are also working to prevent Hezbollah arms smuggling from Syria into Lebanon.
A Hezbollah MP confirmed the materials were for "confronting Israeli occupation" and potentially for attack drones. The Lebanese government had previously banned Hezbollah's military activities, a decision the group deems unconstitutional. Syrian authorities are also attempting to intercept arms smuggling from Syria to Lebanon.
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