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Lebanese soldiers protect residents of southern Lebanon harvesting olives against possible Israeli attacks in Zibqine, southern Lebanon, on Oct. 21, 2026. (Credit: Raghed Waked/Reuters) Add as preferred on Google A large cache of weapons and ammunition seized in Beirut’s southern suburbs. The Lebanese army announced Friday that it had discovered a significant stockpile of weapons and ammunition in a warehouse in the Musharrafieh neighborhood, following an operation conducted by its Intelligence Directorate. A Lebanese national was arrested and an investigation was launched under the supervision of the judiciary. The army did not specify whether the warehouse was linked to Hezbollah. According to information reported by local media, a second suspect is being sought.Why it mattersThis operation takes place as Lebanese authorities try to enforce the principle of the state monopoly on arms, amid rising tensions with Hezbollah. It follows several cases that have put the party’s arsenal back at the center of debate: the seizure, on October 5, of... 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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