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Hezbollah MPs warn of political 'explosion', slam US interference, 'subservient' state

Naharnet Lebanon19 October 2026, 10:18 UTCLebanon

Hezbollah MPs on Monday condemned American "interference" in Lebanese affairs and slammed the Lebanese authorities for being "subservient", "acquiescent", "irresponsible", and "foreign-dependent". MP Ali Fayyad blamed the Lebanese authorities for "bringing the country to a point of dangerous internal tension," while MP Ibrahim al-Moussawi warned that "an explosion is on the brink." He said the ruling authority is pressuring and bullying Hezbollah's supporters. Fayyad warned that the state bears full responsibility for the consequences.

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