MP Ashraf Rifi demanded a full investigation into the explosives shipment seized in Dahr el-Baidar. He stated, "No one should be allowed to forget the blood shed, nor should crimes be subject to settlements, or suspects enjoy protection that other Lebanese do not have."
Addressing the broader implications of the discovery, Ashraf Rifi added, "Lebanon is not a bargaining chip in Tehran's calculations, nor is it an open arena for others' wars, nor is it the property of any party or axis." He further emphasized his position on accountability regarding the incident, asserting, "We will not accept that weapons turn into immunity, or that influence becomes a means to obstruct justice."
Demands for Judicial Transparency
Members of the parliamentary group and various political figures formally requested that the judiciary and the national security services disclose the precise source, the intended destination, and the internal connections associated with the explosives shipment intercepted at Dahr el-Baidar. These officials specified that public transparency regarding the origin and transit of these materials remains essential to maintaining the rule of law within Lebanon.
The meeting of MPs and political figures concluded with the adoption of five specific, formal positions concerning the trajectory of the investigation and the preservation of national sovereignty. Participants in the session agreed that the legal process must remain free from external pressure to ensure that all parties involved in the shipment are held accountable under Lebanese law.
Participants in the meeting further declared their categorical rejection of any political or security interference intended to disrupt the judicial investigation. The group stated that efforts to provide legal or political cover for suspects involved in the Dahr el-Baidar incident undermine the integrity of the state and threaten public security.
Legal representatives acting on behalf of the group have initiated a formal criminal complaint against Sheikh Naim Qassem. This filing serves as part of the broader effort to challenge potential immunity and ensure that those suspected of involvement in illicit activities face standard judicial procedures. The complaint follows the group’s insistence that no individual or political entity should maintain the ability to obstruct the work of the courts or influence the outcome of criminal inquiries through extrajudicial means.
