{
  "id": 13181370,
  "title": "Lebanese security seizes 500 kg of explosives from alleged Hezbollah members",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/lebanese-security-seizes-500-kg-of-explosives-from-alleged-hezbollah",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T18:36:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/world/kenjph1fo"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lebanese security forces arrested two men allegedly affiliated with Hezbollah at a checkpoint near Zahle, seizing 500 kilograms of explosives. The Lebanese Internal Security Forces detained A.Sh.K and H.A.A at a security checkpoint in the Bekaa region, transferring them to the military police. The intercepted materials consisted of 250 kilograms of TNT and 250 kilograms of C4. The large quantity of explosives, according to the security source, suggests plans for a major assassination operation. However, there is no confirmation of the intended destination or target, and further details remain undisclosed.",
  "summary": "Lebanese security forces intercepted 500 kg of explosives at a checkpoint in Zahle, detaining two men reportedly linked to Hezbollah.",
  "key_points": [
    "Lebanese security arrests two men near Zahle.",
    "Detained individuals allegedly linked to Hezbollah.",
    "500 kg explosives seized, including 250 kg TNT and 250 kg C4."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}