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The LF ministers (Joe Rajji, Joe Issa al-Khoury, and Kamal Shehadi) upon leaving the Cabinet meeting on Thursday, Oct. 22 in Baabda. (Photo: LF) Add as preferred on Google In a tense political context, the Cabinet meeting held Thursday at the presidential palace opted for a wait-and-see approach regarding Hezbollah's seized weapons shipment at Dahr al-Baidar, choosing to await the end of the military justice investigation before debating its referral to the court of justice. This move, the result of an agreement between the three branches of power, has drawn opposition from those hostile to Hezbollah, with the Lebanese Forces (LF) even walking out of the session. Despite this, the anti-Hezbollah camp lacks the levers to go further. Read more Hezbollah explosives seized at Dahr al-Baidar: First political reactions This is the backdrop for the statements of Justice Minister Adel Nassar (Kataeb) to the press after leaving the Cabinet meeting. "I will raise the issue again during the next... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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