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UN peacekeepers find four tons of explosives in south Lebanon

From Naharnet · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • UN peacekeepers discovered approximately four tons of explosives, primarily ammonium nitrate, in a building near Houla, south Lebanon.
  • The explosives were found during a routine patrol and were likely intended for demolition purposes.
  • The discovery was made in an area under Israeli occupation, highlighting ongoing security concerns in the region.

United Nations peacekeepers operating in south Lebanon have uncovered a significant cache of explosives, totaling around four tons. The discovery was made near the border village of Houla, an area currently under Israeli occupation.

During a routine route check on July 2, peacekeepers from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) found 385 containers abandoned inside a building. These containers held approximately 4,000 kilograms of explosive material, identified mainly as ammonium nitrate compounds. UNIFIL stated that the explosives were likely intended for demolition purposes.

The find underscores the volatile security situation in southern Lebanon. The presence of such a large quantity of powerful explosives raises concerns about potential threats and the ongoing challenges faced by UN peacekeeping missions in maintaining stability in the region.

peacekeepers found 385 containers abandoned inside a building, containing approximately 4,000 kilograms of explosive material, consisting mainly of ammonium nitrate compounds

— United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)Describing the discovery of the explosives during a routine patrol.
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Originally published by Naharnet in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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