**Half a ton of explosives seized en route to Beirut raises fears of renewed political assassinations in Lebanon.**

Lebanese security forces intercepted a shipment containing 500 kilograms of explosives, including TNT and C4, along with nails and iron balls used to make explosive devices.

The two arrested suspects reportedly admitted to being affiliated with Hezbollah.

Security sources cited in the report say this was the third shipment intercepted in just over a week and a half. They warn that the explosives smuggling could be linked to preparations for renewed political assassinations in Lebanon.

Three shipments in such a short period raise serious questions about who is being targeted and what is being planned.