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A Hezbollah fighter holds the Lebanese and party flags during a press visit in a mountainous area around the Lebanese border town of Ersal, on July 25, 2017. (Credit: AFP) Add as preferred on Google Five embassies — those of the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada and Japan — have called for a "swift, independent judicial process free from any political interference" in the case of the explosives intercepted in early October at Dahr al-Baidar. In a statement published just hours after arrest warrants were issued for two Hezbollah members, the embassies reiterated their support for the state's monopoly on weapons. This stance prompted a strong reaction from Amal Movement MP Kassem Hashem, who denounced what he called "interference" in Lebanese affairs.Why it mattersThe Dahr al-Baidar case is a major test for Lebanese authorities, who are being called upon to enforce the state's monopoly on weapons. Beyond the judicial proceedings, it brings the issue of Hezbollah's disarmament and... You have reached your article limit.Stay informed as events unfold across a region in flux.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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