Hezbollah MPs Warn of Political 'Explosion,' Slam US Interference and Lebanese Authorities

What happened

Naharnet Lebanon reports that on Monday Hezbollah MPs publicly condemned what they described as American interference in Lebanese affairs and sharply criticized Lebanese authorities as being subservient, acquiescent, irresponsible, and foreign-dependent. MP Ali Fayyad blamed the Lebanese government for raising dangerous internal tensions, warning that the state carries full responsibility for the consequences.

Outside Brief is treating this as a source-led account. Any disputed responsibility, casualty figure, battlefield claim or single-source assertion should be treated as unconfirmed/hearsay unless confirmed by another reliable source or a named official. MP Ibrahim al-Moussawi warned the country was on the brink of a political 'explosion,' alleging the ruling authority is exerting pressure and bullying Hezbollah supporters. He further accused the United States of imposing dictates serving its interests and those of Israel, concluding that Lebanon’s current leadership is not a true sovereign state but an incompetent and corrupt authority.

Mohammad Raad, head of Hezbollah’s parliamentary bloc, called efforts to demonize Hezbollah a 'national and moral crime' driven by American directives supporting Israel. Other Hezbollah MPs, including Hussein Hajj Hassan and Hassan Ezzeddine, also condemned American interference and insisted Lebanese officials bear full responsibility for the repercussions tied to their actions.

Known from the source

• Hezbollah MPs publicly criticized US interference in Lebanese affairs as reported by Naharnet Lebanon.
• Hezbollah MPs Ali Fayyad and Ibrahim al-Moussawi warned of political tensions and a possible 'explosion' in Lebanon.
• MPs accused Lebanese authorities of being subservient, irresponsible, and foreign-dependent.
• US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly contacted Lebanese President Joseph Aoun regarding explosives seized from Hezbollah and a boycott law against Israel.
• Hezbollah officials described attempts to demonize them as linked to US and Israeli interests.

What remains unclear

These Hezbollah statements followed a call by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, urging Lebanon not to return explosives seized from Hezbollah and to cancel a longstanding boycott on direct relations with Israel, moves Hezbollah strongly opposes and links to US and Israeli pressure.

What remains unclear: Confirm whether the central claim is corroborated; until then treat it as unconfirmed/hearsay. Exact details and wording of the US Secretary of State's call to President Aoun concerning explosives and boycott law. Independent confirmation of the scale or immediacy of the alleged political 'explosion' and internal tensions. Clarification on which Lebanese authorities or officials are being criticized and the extent of their claimed subservience.

Evidence note

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Original source: Naharnet Lebanon. Open the source.