Lebanon seized $2.5 million in cash from a man arriving from Turkey on Friday, the finance ministry said, with three sources saying the money was destined for militant group Hezbollah.

Lebanese officials say a traveler from Turkey was detained and $2.5 million in cash was confiscated at the Beirut airport.

There is an increased Iranian effort to smuggle money to Lebanon for Hezbollah in order to restore its power and status, including via Turkey and through its cooperation," said Israeli

The money the individual was carrying was bound for Hezbollah, which has been weakened recently by Israel’s military, sources told Reuters.

Lebanon seized $2.5 million in cash from a man arriving from Turkey on Friday, the finance ministry said, with three sources saying the money was destined for militant group Hezbollah.

Lebanese officials say a traveler from Turkey was detained and $2.5 million in cash was confiscated at the Beirut airport.

Three sources said the money carried by a man arriving from Turkey was destined for militant group. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Lebanon confiscated $2.5 million from a man arriving from Turkey, allegedly destined for Hezbollah. This unprecedented seizure led to the detention of the individual and his funds, which were handed over to the General Security investigation division.

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The imprisoned leader of the Kurdistan Workers' Party has called on his organization to disarm and dissolve as part of a new effort to end 40 years of fighting between the state and the banned militant group.

Outlawed Kurdish militants on Saturday declared a ceasefire with Turkey following a landmark call by jailed PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan asking the group to disband.

Turkish foreign minister says instead of a two-state solution, Netanyahu is looking to expand territory in Lebanon, Syria and West Bank

On Thursday, the Lebanese authorities warned their Iranian counterparts that a plane bound for Lebanon would not be allowed to land. "Through the Americans, Israel informed the Lebanese state that ...