The trial of 40 people charged with collaborating with “Israel” opened at a military court on Monday. Most suspects were members of “Israel’s” now-defunct proxy militia.

With Brigadier Maher Safieddine presiding, the tribunal questioned suspects, who argued that they worked with the militia or in “Israel” because they had no other way to secure their livelihoods.
After listening to closing arguments by military prosecutors and defense lawyers, the court adjourned the trials, which were expected to resume around midnight to hand down the verdicts and sentences.
Since it opened on June 5, convening three times a week, the court has handed down 691 verdicts. Some 2,200 people have been accused of collaborating with “Israel”.

The Daily Star, 11-7-2000.