Lebanese media mogul, educator and MP for Bint Jbeil, Hezbollah March 8 alliance
A US-brokered framework envisions an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon with Hezbollah disarmament as a precondition. Lebanon’s political divide is intensifying as tensions rise, roadblocks persist and fears of civil strife grow amid daunting regional dynamics.
Lebanese authorities have intercepted a vehicle carrying hundreds of kilograms of explosives. Hezbollah says the explosives belong to the group and were intended for use against Israeli forces, while Lebanon vows to pursue those responsible and press for accountability.
Lebanese authorities have detained two suspected Hezbollah members accused of transporting more than half a ton of explosives. Hezbollah says the explosives form part of its capabilities against Israel. Officials vow to enforce the law and extend state authority as incidents trigger regional tensions.