{
  "id": 13965766,
  "title": "Lebanon's dark history of assassinations raised after half tonne of explosives seized",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/lebanons-dark-history-of-assassinations-raised-after-half-tonne-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T13:09:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/12/lebanons-dark-history-of-assassinations-raised-after-half-tonne-of-explosives-seized/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lebanon has experienced a resurgence of concern over its dark history of assassinations following the seizure of half a tonne of explosives. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam declared zero tolerance for those attempting to undermine national security. The explosive package, discovered in a lorry near Beirut, contained TNT-type and C4 materials. Two men were detained, with the explosives now under military court investigation. Officials noted that such seizures are uncommon and expressed heightened concern after a similar incident near Syria's border a fortnight ago. The UN tribunal convicted Hezbollah members for the 2005 assassination of former Prime Minister Rafic Hariri. Some Lebanese are already linking the latest seizure to Hezbollah, despite the ongoing investigation. The government has already banned the military wing of Hezbollah following its involvement in the recent conflict with Israel.",
  "summary": "The seizure of half a tonne of explosives by Lebanese security forces – the second such incident in a matter of weeks – has sparked uproar in Lebanon , where the country's grim history of political assassinations has risen to the fore again. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Monday that there would be “no leniency” in the investigation and that the government “will not tolerate anyone who dares…",
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        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Lebanon's dark history of assassinations raised after half tonne of explosives seized",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/lebanons-dark-history-of-assassinations-raised-after-half-tonne-of-13966675",
        "published": "2026-10-12T13:09:42.000Z"
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  "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."
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