Hezbollah Admits Ownership of Explosive Materials Seized by Lebanese Authorities

Lebanon's Hezbollah acknowledged that a shipment of explosive materials seized by Lebanese authorities this week belongs to it.

Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah stated that "a vehicle loaded with explosive materials stopped earlier this week in Lebanon belongs to Hezbollah."

He continued: "We demanded the immediate release of those detained and the contents of the vehicle because they are capabilities used by the 'Resistance' to defend the land."

Fadlallah considered that "the March 2 decision, which insulted the 'Resistance' and its people, violates the constitution and the national pact; it is an invalid decision whose consequences we do not recognize."

He said: "We warn some members of the authorities that from our national position, we protect the state and the homeland from the dangers of implementing these demands."

Fadlallah added: "We warn this authority against the consequences of escalating its measures. It must urgently address the risks and reverse these procedures."

Lebanese authorities had previously impounded a truck carrying 500 kilograms of high-explosive materials, divided between C4 and TNT, at the Dhahr al-Baydar checkpoint while it was traveling from the Bekaa region to Greater Beirut.

Lebanese authorities launched investigations that began with the Judicial Police and expanded to include Army Intelligence and the Information Branch of the Internal Security Forces.

On Monday, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam emphasized the necessity of uncovering all individuals involved and the entities behind the shipment, determining their plans and objectives, in preparation for referring them to the judiciary.