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Lebanese Court Issues Arrest Warrants for Hezbollah Arms Smugglers

3/25/2026

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Lebanese Military Court Judge Ghada Abu Alwan issued arrest warrants for four Hezbollah members accused of smuggling weapons into southern Lebanon.
Two suspects admitted transporting 21 Grad missiles and other arms, claiming actions were resistance against the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).
The warrants rest on charges of unlicensed weapon possession and endangering Lebanon's security.
A lawyer for the detainees sought dismissal.
Protests erupted outside the presidential palace amid Israel–Hezbollah tensions.

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Lebanese Military Court Judge Ghada Abu Alwan issued arrest warrants for four Hezbollah members accused of smuggling weapons into southern Lebanon.
Two suspects admitted transporting 21 Grad missiles and other arms, claiming actions were resistance against the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).
The warrants rest on charges of unlicensed weapon possession and endangering Lebanon's security.
A lawyer for the detainees sought dismissal.
Protests erupted outside the presidential palace amid Israel–Hezbollah tensions.