The Telegraph’s claim that Hezbollah is storing weapons at the airport: ‘Dubious and irresponsible’

The information The Telegraph reported over the weekend came as a bombshell in Beirut. In its latest edition, the UK-based daily claimed that “Hezbollah is storing huge quantities of Iranian weapons, missiles and explosives in Beirut’s main civilian airport,” citing anonymous sources and “whistle-blowers.”It is a “stupid” article, said caretaker Public Works and Transport Minister Ali Hamieh, who is close to Hezbollah. Hamieh was immediately mobilized, questioning the seriousness of the sources consulted. At a press conference held at the Beirut International Airport on Sunday evening, the minister said, “No weapons are entering, leaving or being smuggled through Beirut airport.”One of the reasons why the article has caused such a stir is that it targets the airport, and could impact the entire Lebanese economy, including the tourism...