Rubio presses Lebanon on confiscation of weapons from Hezbollah
Summary
Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the seizure of a truck carrying explosives meant for use against Israel. Hezbollah admitted the materials were theirs, but Lebanon says it is investigating and taking steps to control illegal weapons. Rubio urged Lebanon to hold those responsible accountable and suggested direct communication between Lebanese and Israeli militaries to avoid conflict.Key Facts
- A truck with 780 kg (1,720 lb) of explosives was intercepted in Lebanon on a highway between Beirut and the Bekaa Valley.
- The explosives included 250 kg of TNT and 550 lb of C4 plastic explosives.
- Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah confirmed the group’s connection to the truck and asked for the explosives to be returned.
- Lebanese President Aoun told Rubio that Lebanese security forces are working to confiscate illegal arms.
- Rubio pressed Lebanon to hold those who ordered and funded the explosives shipment accountable.
- Lebanon officially made Hezbollah’s military activities illegal in March 2024.
- Despite this, Hezbollah said it will continue transporting weapons as part of its conflict with Israel.
- Israeli attacks continue in southern Lebanon, with ongoing damage and military presence despite a ceasefire agreement from November 2024.
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