20/03/2026
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20/03/2026
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In times like these, people react quickly. News spreads fast, and opinions spread even faster. But in the middle of all that, something important often gets overlooked: the law.
Following the recent developments and reports linked to individuals allegedly connected to Hezbollah, names and photos have been circulating widely on social media. Many have rushed to comment, share, and even judge, without waiting for the legal process to take its course.
This is exactly where we need to slow down.
There is a basic principle that should never be forgotten: every person is presumed innocent until proven guilty by a final and binding judgment. This is not just a legal concept; it is what keeps justice fair.
Investigations are confidential for a reason. Sharing details, publishing names, or speculating publicly about ongoing cases does not help. It can interfere with the process itself. The Public Prosecution is responsible for handling these cases and operates within a legal framework designed to protect both society and individual rights.
At the end of the day, only the courts decide. That decision only becomes final after all legal stages are complete.
What we are seeing today is something different. People are forming conclusions before the system has had a chance to work. Publishing names, sharing photos, or attacking individuals publicly may feel like participation, but in reality, it can cross into legal responsibility.
Even a retweet or a comment can carry consequences.
There is also another risk that deserves attention. When discussions shift into generalization, labeling, or targeting groups based on identity, the situation moves beyond opinion into something more serious. The law is clear. Anything that fuels division or undermines national unity can lead to legal consequences.
Kuwait has always stood strong because of its balance between security and justice, and between freedom and responsibility. That balance is what protects everyone.
This is not a moment for assumptions. It is a moment to trust the process.
Let the investigations move forward. Let the courts do their job. Let us respect the principles that protect all of us, especially when emotions are high.
Because once we stop respecting the presumption of innocence, we risk losing something far more important than any single case.
We risk the integrity of justice itself.
May God protect Kuwait and preserve its unity, security, and justice.
By Dr. Fawaz Khaled Alkhateeb
