Hezbollah terrorists reached a checkpoint with half a ton of explosives – and were arrested

Lebanese authorities stopped a car carrying half a ton of explosives, including 250 kg of TNT and 250 kg of C4. The two suspects belong to Hezbollah, and one of them is the son of a senior figure in the organization. The incident unfolds against the backdrop of Lebanon's failed efforts to disarm.

Lebanese authorities today (Sunday) stopped a car carrying half a ton of explosives at a checkpoint on its way to its destination. The car was driven by two suspects belonging to the terrorist organization Hezbollah, and one of them is the son of a senior figure in the organization. According to the authorities, the materials included 250 kilograms of TNT and 250 kilograms of C4, an especially destructive explosive. The incident unfolds against the backdrop of the Lebanese government's efforts to gain control over weapons in the country, efforts described in the article as a resounding failure. At the same time, Lebanon is dealing with the expected departure of the UNIFIL force at the end of 2026, without a secured replacement force. The article notes that Lebanon continues to blame Israel for its inability to control weapons.