Lebanon Justice Minister: Hezbollah Explosives Probe Expanding, Referral to Judicial Council Asked

What happened

Lebanese Minister of Justice Adel Nassar has said the investigation into Hezbollah's explosives shipment is expanding and that the case should be referred to the Judicial Council, according to an interview with Asharq al-Awsat cited by Naharnet Lebanon. He stressed the investigation is ongoing with no political interference and full confidence in the investigating judges.

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. Nassar described the file as substantial and risky, framing it as an assault on national security that falls under the Judicial Council’s jurisdiction. He stated that the criteria for referral are based on legal grounds rather than political motivations and noted the Lebanese Forces ministers' support for referring the case.

Highlighting the dangers involved, Nassar pointed to the storage and transportation of large quantities of explosives posing direct risks to populated areas. He mentioned suspicions about their intended use in assassinations, domestic bombings, or acts of war, all violations of state law and security, whether targeted internally or in military actions that could provoke conflicts like Israeli wars on Lebanon.

Known from the source

• Investigation into Hezbollah explosives shipment is ongoing and expanding.
• Justice Minister Adel Nassar has publicly called for referral of the file to the Judicial Council.
• The case is seen by officials as a significant national security risk.
• Investigations are handled by Public Prosecutor Judge Ahmad Rami Al-Hajj and Military Court Judge Claude Ghanem.
• There is ministerial support within the Lebanese Forces for referral to the Judicial Council.

What remains unclear

Nassar said the Lebanese cabinet would debate the issue in line with constitutional procedures and affirmed no obstruction of the investigation is intended. The Council of Ministers has previously prohibited armed activity outside state control, underscoring the sensitivity of illegal military acts linked to this case.

What remains unclear: Confirm whether the central claim is corroborated; until then treat it as unconfirmed/hearsay. Has the file formally been referred to the Judicial Council or is it still under discussion?. Are there any further official details from Hezbollah or government spokespeople clarifying their positions?. Is there confirmation of the size and type of explosives involved beyond official statements?.

Evidence note

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Original source: Naharnet Lebanon. Open the source.