But Tarek Bitar is forced to put case on hold after Ali Hassan Khalil, the warrant's target, formally asks for the judge to be replaced

Dedicating nearly a quarter of his speech to the issue, Nasrallah says terror group has a 'big problem' with Tarek Bitar

Members of political class were sending wealth abroad for years, even as they urged people to deposit money in Lebanon’s banks, assuring them it was safe

Ruling political class, accused of knowing about the explosive material stored at the port and doing little to stop it, has closed ranks against judge and his predecessor

35-year-old Ibrahim Harb's death brings number of fatalities in the explosion to at least 215 people, alongside some 6,000 who were injured

Judge, who has reportedly been threatened by Hezbollah, pauses investigation after complaint by ex-minister suspected of negligence before deadly explosion

Once considered a popular force fighting Israel, group is now seen by many as part of the corrupt political clique responsible for country's epic financial meltdown

Hezbollah chief claims summons to Hassan Diab proves probe into explosion is 'based on targeting and politicization'

Subpoena issued after Hassan Diab fails to appear for questioning on accusations of intentional killings, negligence in vast explosion last year

Families of victims, supporters gather at entrance to port where warehouse fire last year ignited vast stash of ammonium nitrate, causing one of biggest peacetime blasts in history