Hezbollah Confirms Seized Explosives for Use Against Israel Amid Government Tensions

• •Hezbollah claims ownership of 500 kg of seized explosives intended for use against Israel.
• •The Lebanese government is investigating the seizure amid fears of political assassinations.
• •Hezbollah rejects the government's ban on its military activities, escalating internal tensions.

Hezbollah has acknowledged ownership of a large shipment of explosives seized by Lebanese security forces, claiming they were intended for operations against Israel. The admission, made by MP Hassan Fadlallah, escalates tensions between Hezbollah and the Lebanese government, which is investigating the incident due to concerns over potential political assassinations. The explosives, approximately 500 kilograms, were intercepted at the Dahr al-Baidar checkpoint. Fadlallah demanded the release of detained individuals and the return of the explosives, rejecting claims they were meant for internal political violence. This incident follows the Lebanese Army's seizure of an additional 200 kilograms of explosives near the Lebanese-Syrian border, raising security concerns. The situation highlights Hezbollah's defiance against the government's ban on its military activities, which it deems unconstitutional. The Lebanese government faces pressure to enforce its own decisions regarding Hezbollah's military presence.