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Hezbollah says it owned confiscated explosives, meant to attack Israel

A Hezbollah lawmaker confirmed on October 15 that hundreds of kilograms of explosives seized by Lebanese security forces last week belonged to the group. The explosives were intended for an attack on Israel. Lebanese authorities intercepted the vehicle at a checkpoint in the eastern Bekaa region and arrested two occupants. The admission comes as the Lebanese government continues efforts to disarm the Iran-backed movement, sparking internal tensions and public outrage over the plot and associated cash payouts.

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  • ✓ A Hezbollah lawmaker stated that hundreds of kilograms of explosives seized by Lebanese security forces last week belonged to the group.
  • ✓ The explosives were intended for an attack on Israel.
  • ✓ Lebanese authorities stopped an explosives-laden vehicle at a checkpoint in the eastern Bekaa region and arrested two people.
  • ✓ The incident takes place during a government push to disarm the Iran-backed movement.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 13 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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A Hezbollah lawmaker formally claimed the seized explosives were intended for an attack on Israel.

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  1. Hezbollah Claims Ownership of Explosives Seized by Lebanese Forces

    A Hezbollah lawmaker confirmed on October 15 that hundreds of kilograms of explosives seized by Lebanese security forces last week belonged to the group. The explosives were intended for an attack on Israel. Lebanese authorities intercepted the vehicle at a checkpoint in the eastern Bekaa region and arrested two occupants. The admission comes as the Lebanese government continues efforts to disarm the Iran-backed movement, sparking internal tensions and public outrage over the plot and associated cash payouts.

    Why it matters

    The seizure occurs amid broader efforts to disarm Hezbollah within Lebanon. The Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs suggests these smuggling activities indicate preparations for a renewed war with Israel.

    What is confirmed

    • A Hezbollah lawmaker stated that hundreds of kilograms of explosives seized by Lebanese security forces last week belonged to the group.
    • The explosives were intended for an attack on Israel.
    • Lebanese authorities stopped an explosives-laden vehicle at a checkpoint in the eastern Bekaa region and arrested two people.
    • The incident takes place during a government push to disarm the Iran-backed movement.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The explosives used in the 2005 assassination of Rafik Hariri were identical to those confiscated by Lebanese security forces.
    • Hezbollah is facing Lebanese outrage over cash payouts linked to the seized explosives plot.
    • Senator Rubio spoke with Lebanon's Aoun regarding the confiscation of the explosives.

    What to watch next

    • Official Lebanese government response to the lawmaker's admission
    • Legal proceedings against the two individuals arrested in the Bekaa region
    • Further diplomatic communications between the US and Lebanese leadership regarding Hezbollah disarmament
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    4. AP News — Hezbollah claims confiscated explosives and denies assassination plans
    5. Reuters — Hezbollah says it owned confiscated explosives, meant to attack Israel
    6. Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs — Hizbullah’s Explosives Smuggling Signals Preparations for Renewed War with Israel
    7. Axios — Rubio urges Lebanon to resist Hezbollah pressure over seized explosives
    8. The Times of Israel — Rubio spoke with Lebanon's Aoun about confiscation of explosives from Hezbollah — US official
    9. The Jerusalem Post — Hezbollah faces Lebanese outrage over seized explosives plot and cash payouts
    10. yalibnan.com — Hezbollah claims the confiscated explosives were meant to attack Israel
    11. www.arabnews.com — Arab News | Hezbollah says it owned confiscated explosives, meant to attack Israel
    12. www.yahoo.com — Hezbollah says it owned confiscated explosives, meant to ...
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