Hezbollah says seized explosives belonged to group, meant for attacks on Israel

Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah stated that a vehicle and its cargo seized by Lebanese authorities belong to "the resistance" and are capabilities used by the group against Israel. According to the Jerusalem Post, the seizure involved more than 500 kilograms of explosives. Free Malaysia Today reports that a judicial source identified the cargo as 250kg of TNT and 250kg of C4 plastic explosives. Fadlallah called for the immediate release of those arrested and demanded the return of the shipment.

The seizure occurred on a road linking eastern Lebanon to Beirut, specifically in Dahr al-Baydar, according to Ajel English. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has called for truth, accountability, and no leniency, stating the state will no longer tolerate the possession of illegal weapons. Investigations into the incident have involved the judicial police, military intelligence, and the information branch of the Internal Security Forces, according to Al-Ain media.

In response to regional tensions, Israel’s Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, issued a warning to Iran and Hezbollah that anyone who attacks Israel will face a devastating response, according to Arutz Sheva - Israel National News. Haaretz reports that a Hezbollah lawmaker said the intended use for the explosives was for attacks on Israeli troops as Beirut works to curb the group's military activity.

Brief written by urgent.news from Haaretz, Arutz Sheva - Israel National News, Ajel English, Jerusalem Post, Free Malaysia Today — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.