Unveiling the Beirut Bunker Controversy: Hezbollah's Hidden Treasure?

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin dismisses claims of a Hezbollah bunker under a Beirut hospital. Despite Israeli allegations of hidden cash and gold, Austin reports no evidence and vows continued collaboration with Israel. Lebanese lawmaker Fadi Alameh refutes Israel's assertions, urging the army to verify the hospital's interior.

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced on Wednesday that there is no current evidence to support allegations of a Hezbollah bunker filled with cash beneath a Beirut hospital. However, he ensured that Washington will continue to collaborate with Israel for further insights.

Israel's military has alleged that Hezbollah concealed hundreds of millions of dollars in cash and gold under a hospital in Beirut. Despite these claims, Israel stated it would refrain from striking the facility, focusing on the group's financial network instead.

Lebanese lawmaker Fadi Alameh, who directs the implicated Al-Sahel hospital, disputed Israel's allegations as false. He called for an investigation by the Lebanese Army to reveal the hospital's legitimate functions.

(With inputs from agencies.)