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Rubio urges Lebanon to resist Hezbollah pressure over seized explosives

Senator Marco Rubio has urged Lebanese President Joseph Aoun not to return a truckload of explosives to Hezbollah, emphasizing that the Lebanese government must demonstrate its resolve against the militia. The explosives, including TNT and C-4, were intercepted by Lebanese security forces en route to Beirut, with Hezbollah claiming they were intended for use against Israel. Rubio also raised concerns about Lebanon's Boycott Law, which prohibits contact with Israelis, arguing it hinders peace efforts. AI

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Barak Ravid ·

    Rubio urges Lebanon to resist Hezbollah pressure over seized explosives

    <p>Secretary of State <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/13/marco-rubio-katie-miller-podcast" target="_blank">Marco Rubio</a> pressed <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/21/lebanon-israel-trump-aoun-hezbollah" target="_blank">Lebanon President Joseph Aoun</a> not to return…