Lebanese Minister of Justice to 'Al-Siyasa': The presumptive decision in 'The Port' lays the foundation for justice
Beirut – “Al-Siyasa” – From Omar Al-Bardan
In a notable judicial development, “Al-Siyasa” learned that the Syrian Ministry of Interior recently sent a letter to Beirut, requesting that the Syrian judiciary be briefed on the investigations conducted by Lebanese authorities against a terrorist network revealed days ago. The network is alleged to include elements from “Hezbollah” and several other remnants of the ousted President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, who were undergoing training in the Lebanese Bekaa Valley in preparation for carrying out terrorist acts and destabilizing the Syrian coastal region within Syrian territory, according to the results of interrogations with the detainees. It was also learned that Syrian officials recently visited Beirut to discuss with Lebanese security and judicial leaders the extradition of Assad regime officers who have taken refuge in areas controlled by “Hezbollah.” While Lebanese authorities are aware of this situation, they are currently unable to take measures to ensure the arrest of these officers.
Meanwhile, as the investigation into the Beirut port explosion enters a new judicial phase, following the completion of the investigating judge’s inquiries by Judge Tariq Al-Bitar and the referral of the file to the Distinguished Public Prosecution for its review, a step paving the way for the anticipated preliminary ruling in one of Lebanon’s most sensitive cases, Lebanese Minister of Justice Adnan Nasser affirmed to “Al-Siyasa” that the preliminary ruling in the crime will establish a path toward truth and justice demanded by all Lebanese. He stressed that uncovering the truth is a demand of the entire Lebanese people, emphasizing that it has become imperative for matters to be clear regarding the identification of all those implicated in the tragedy that has grieved everyone’s hearts.
Minister Nasser also announced on the “X” platform that Judge Al-Bitar had concluded his investigations into the port explosion file and referred it to the Distinguished Public Prosecution, in preparation for completing the judicial process leading to the issuance of the preliminary ruling. He clarified that expectations indicate this stage will be completed in October or late October, considering it a crucial milestone on the road to uncovering the truth and achieving justice in the case. The Lebanese Minister of Justice stressed that judicial independence and respect for legal procedures constitute the fundamental guarantee for reaching the truth and holding those responsible accountable. He attached an illustrative image to his post stating that the preliminary ruling in the Beirut port explosion case is expected in October or late October, further confirming that the file is approaching a decisive judicial stage.
This step comes after years of judicial complexities and repeated suspensions of investigations, making the Beirut port explosion file one of the most complicated and polarizing judicial cases. Families of the victims and Lebanese public opinion are awaiting the outcome of the next phase and whether it will finally lead to a preliminary ruling determining responsibilities and charges. Meanwhile, former Minister of Justice MP Ashraf Rifi affirmed to “Al-Siyasa” that all Lebanese have the right to know the criminals involved in the heinous crime that claimed the lives of nearly 200 martyrs, injured thousands, and destroyed half of the capital, Beirut. He stressed that the preliminary ruling will unveil the crime of the century and identify all those implicated who must be tried and receive their just punishment, after suspicion had previously pointed to them as members of the ousted Syrian regime’s groups who used nitrate barrels to kill the Syrian people through the system of killing and criminality led by the tyrant Bashar al-Assad and his militias in Lebanon.
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For his part, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun affirmed that the Israeli occupation state’s attacks, which involve the killing of innocent civilians, including children and women, alongside the destruction and burning of homes and the confiscation of property, constitute condemnable, unacceptable, and unjustified crimes. He regarded these practices as targeting the framework agreement process and undermining efforts to de-escalate tensions in the south and the region as a whole.
