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Hezbollah Demands Return of Seized Explosives Intended for Israeli Troops
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Moneycontrol•15-10-2026, 18:35
Hezbollah Demands Return of Seized Explosives Intended for Israeli Troops
- •A Hezbollah lawmaker confirmed that hundreds of kilograms of explosives seized by Lebanese security forces belonged to the group.
- •Hezbollah stated the explosives were intended for drone attacks against Israeli troops occupying Lebanese territory.
- •The seizure at a Bekaa region checkpoint sparked fears of domestic destabilization before Hezbollah claimed ownership.
- •The incident highlights ongoing tensions as the Lebanese government pushes to disarm Hezbollah and control state arms.
- •Hezbollah continues to transport weapons despite government bans and efforts to exert state control amid regional conflict.
Key Questions Answered
A Hezbollah lawmaker stated that the group demanded the seized explosives be returned and the two detained individuals be released, claiming the materials belonged to Hezbollah and were intended for use against Israeli troops.
According to a Hezbollah official and a Lebanese security source, the hundreds of kilograms of explosives seized at a checkpoint in the eastern Bekaa region were meant to be used in explosive drones targeting Israeli troops.
Under US-brokered talks and a deal reached with Israel, Beirut vowed to disarm Hezbollah to help lead to a gradual Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon, following government bans on Hezbollah's military activities after the group pulled the country into regional war.
