The Beirut port explosion is still a problem that has not been solved. Lebanese political and social figure Wadih Khazen said this. He thinks that people need to keep looking into what happened until we know everything that’s true. Then the people who are responsible, for the Beirut port explosion must be punished for what they did. The Beirut port explosion is a sad thing that happened and Wadih Khazen wants to make sure that everyone knows what really happened.
The big explosion that happened is still a big problem, for our country. Khazen said that what happened is a catastrophe that is still affecting a lot of Lebanese families. He thinks we should not just forget about it and say it is all done. Khazen believes that we need to make sure the people who were hurt and the people who lost their homes and jobs get justice. The people who were victims of the explosion and the people who were injured and the people who lost their homes and livelihoods all need justice to happen.
Khazen called for an independent and transparent judicial process capable of restoring public confidence in the investigation. He urged authorities to ensure that legal proceedings move forward without political interference, adding that accountability is a necessary step toward strengthening the rule of law and preserving public trust in state institutions.
The Beirut port explosion on August 4, 2020, was one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in modern history. The blast killed more than 200 people, injured thousands and caused widespread destruction across the Lebanese capital after large quantities of ammonium nitrate stored at the port detonated.
Despite years of investigations and judicial proceedings, the case has faced repeated delays, legal challenges and political disputes. The slow pace of the inquiry has drawn criticism from victims’ families, civil society groups and international organisations, all of which have continued to call for a credible and impartial investigation.
Khazen also emphasised the importance of national unity during a period of political and economic challenges, saying that uncovering the truth behind the explosion is not only a matter of justice but also a step toward rebuilding confidence in Lebanon’s institutions.
As Lebanon commemorates another anniversary of the Beirut port disaster, demands for accountability remain central to public debate. Families of the victims continue to seek answers, while many hope the investigation will eventually lead to a comprehensive judicial outcome that addresses one of the country’s most tragic events.
