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Explosives linked to Hezbollah were seized in Dahr el-Baïdar, Lebanon, prompting political reactions and calls for strict handling of the case.
Lebanese authorities seized a cache of explosives belonging to Hezbollah in Dahr el-Baïdar. The incident prompted a strong reaction from political figures, with some calling for a firm response and others expressing concern over the state's ability to manage such security threats. Hezbollah acknowledged ownership of the materials and sought their return.
The discovery has heightened tensions in a country already grappling with political instability and sectarian divisions. The incident recalls past episodes where armed groups have operated with a degree of autonomy, challenging the authority of the Lebanese state. The handling of this affair could influence regional dynamics and the balance of power within Lebanon.
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All sources: Sources report on the seizure of Hezbollah explosives in Dahr el-Baïdar, Lebanon, with political reactions and investigations underway, including the party's acknowledgment of ownership and desire for their return.
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Geagea à « L’OLJ » : L’incident de Dahr el-Baïdar est le plus dangereux depuis des années L'Orient-Le Jour
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Explosifs du Hezbollah saisis à Dahr el-Baïdar : les premières réactions politiques L'Orient-Le Jour
Des explosifs, le Hezbollah... et un État qui se dérobe L'Orient-Le Jour
Explosifs du Hezbollah : « ni indulgence, ni laxisme » dans le traitement de l'affaire, promet Salam L'Orient-Le Jour
Explosifs du Hezbollah : les enquêteurs sur la piste des mystérieux « Hajj Sajed » et « Hajj Zoulfikar » L'Orient-Le Jour
Le point à 13h : le PM qatari attendu à Beyrouth ; un missile intercepté à Médine ; le Hezbollah reconnaît la paternité des explosifs saisis à Dahr el-Baïdar L'Orient-Le Jour
Le point à 13h : le PM qatari attendu à Beyrouth ; un missile intercepté à Médine ; le Hezbollah veut récupérer ses explosifs saisis à Dahr el-Baïdar L'Orient-Le Jour
Rubio exhorte Aoun à ne pas rendre les explosifs saisis au Hezbollah à Dahr el-Baïdar L'Orient-Le Jour
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