A team of FBI investigators is due to arrive in Lebanon this weekend to take part in the probe of Beirut's massive explosion, a senior U.S official said after visiting the location of the blast.
Relatives and friends of 23-year-old Ralph Malahi, one of the firefighters killed in the Aug. 4 explosion that hit the seaport, mourn during his funeral in Beirut, Lebanon, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020.
Search and rescue crews flew in from around the world in the immediate aftermath. Hale toured the site of the blast with Lebanese army officers. Nasrallah added that Israel will be met “with an equally devastating response” if the investigation points to its involvement. Hale also stressed the need for full state control over ports and borders, in an apparent reference to claims that Hezbollah holds influence over both in Lebanon.ADVERTISEMENT
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