Lebanon, With U.S. Support, Cracks Down on Hezbollah at Beirut Airport, Seizes 50 Pounds of Gold

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Updated May 10, 2025, 08:15 PM

Lebanon's new government, with U.S. support, has initiated significant measures to curb Hezbollah's influence at Beirut's international airport, according to the Wall Street Journal. The government has revoked security clearances of airport staff suspected of ties to Hezbollah and tightened oversight to prevent the smuggling of weapons and cash, often facilitated by Iran. These actions include the dismissal of dozens of airport employees believed to be affiliated with Hezbollah, the arrest of smugglers, and the enforcement of laws to ensure no aircraft are exempt from security checks. Recently, a shipment of 50 pounds of gold suspected to be linked to Hezbollah was thwarted at the airport. Additionally, Lebanon's army is making progress in dismantling Hezbollah positions and weapons stockpiles in southern Lebanon, a key requirement in a cease-fire deal.

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UK R REPORT

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#NEW ⚡️🇱🇧 — Dozens of Beirut airport employees linked to Hezbollah have been fired.

jonathanross

@jonathanross

Lebanon doing their utmost to struggle out from under the jihadist control of Iran and Hezbolla https://t.co/J7dzcKMguS

Jason Brodsky

@JasonMBrodsky

"Dozens of airport staffers suspected of being affiliated with #Hezbollah have been removed...Smugglers have been arrested and laws are now being enforced....Ground crews say they are no longer directed to exempt some planes and passengers from searches." https://t.co/2Ing4yLpIi