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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the Presidential Palace in Baabda on Oct. 22, 2026. (Credit: Photo released by the Lebanese presidency) Add as preferred on Google BEIRUT — The Lebanese government has decided not to rule immediately on referring the case of explosives seized in Dahr al-Baidar to the Court of Justice, opting instead to wait for the final findings of the investigation. According to our information, this approach was proposed by Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri as part of political consultations aimed at avoiding a confrontation within the executive branch. The decision prompted ministers from the Lebanese Forces (LF) to walk out of the Cabinet session.The case concerns a shipment of several hundred kilograms of explosives intercepted on Oct. 5 while being transported toward Beirut’s southern suburbs. Justice Minister Adel Nassar requested that the case be referred to the Court of Justice, a special criminal jurisdiction competent to hear cases involving crimes against the state’s... 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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