Rubio urges Lebanon to resist Hezbollah pressure over seized explosives
Summary
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Lebanese President Joseph Aoun not to give back a truck loaded with explosives that Hezbollah tried to smuggle into Beirut. Lebanon is under pressure to control armed groups like Hezbollah and stop illegal weapons shipments, while also dealing with ongoing conflicts involving Israel.Key Facts
- Lebanese security forces stopped a truck carrying about 780 kg of explosives, including TNT and C-4, near Beirut.
- Hezbollah admitted the explosives were theirs and said they were meant to be used against Israel.
- Hezbollah wants the Lebanese government to release two arrested members and return the explosives.
- Rubio told Lebanon to hold those responsible accountable and not return the explosives to Hezbollah.
- President Aoun said Lebanon’s army and courts are enforcing laws without favoritism and won’t release anyone unless proven innocent.
- Rubio also raised concerns about Lebanon’s 1955 Boycott Law, which bans contact with Israelis and is used against peace efforts.
- Israel continues strikes in southern Lebanon targeting Hezbollah, and Lebanon asked the U.S. to press Israel to stop attacks on farmers.
- Talks between Israel and Lebanon are slowing down, but military officers from all sides are set to meet soon to discuss peace agreement details.
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