I am interested in the idea that the AN was brought to Lebanon by a Ukrainian arms dealer. It was “seized” by port authorities - which is Hezbollah, and has been stored while waiting for a ship to take it to Haifa to attack the city by sea.
“Blaming Israel started about 5 minutes after the explosion.”
The local people in Beirut think Israel did the bombing/explosion.
As I’ve posted on other threads, I have a friend here in the States who is from Lebanon — whose family and friends in Lebanon think Israel is responsible. It doesn’t matter what the “official” report is from Beirut, or news reports from the U.S., or from anywhere. They think Israel did it and won’t accept any other explanation.
I don’t think Israel would do something to harm so many innocent Beirut citizens, but then again, I may be wrong.
My friend also said it was well known in Beirut that Hezbollah had munitions stored there at the port.
I think it’s great Hezbollah took a major hit, but how terrible the loss of life and injuries to so many people.
A report I read said the shipment originated from a Georgian dealer, although the ship’s crew were Ukrainian.
FWIW, the photo of the men working on the warehouse door showed bags labelled “Nitroprill HD”. This I think is a rip-off of “Nitropril” which is an Australian brand. Nitropril is blasting grade AN not fertilizer.