Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has strongly condemned a recent surge of Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon, labeling the renewed aggression as “unjustified” and warning that its timing raises profound concerns.
In a statement on Saturday, President Aoun denounced the ongoing strikes targeting civilian areas. “Once again, South Lebanon is under the fire of Israeli aggression against civilian facilities, without justification or even excuse,” he said.
The President emphasized that the escalation is particularly alarming as it follows the recently enacted ceasefire in Gaza. He noted that this dangerous development “poses challenges for us as Lebanese, and for the international community.”
Questioning the underlying motives, President Aoun suggested that the aggression may be driven by political calculations. “The question is whether some are considering making up for Gaza in Lebanon to secure the need for continued political profiteering through fire and bloodshed,” he stated.
He concluded by stressing that “the repeated Israeli attacks on Lebanon constitute a flagrant violation of sovereignty and threaten the prospects for stability that should follow the Gaza agreement. This requires urgent international action to put an end to this aggressive approach.”
His comments come amid rising tensions along the southern border, where Israeli strikes have persistently targeted infrastructure and civilian areas for months, resulting in civilian casualties.
Source: Al-Manar Eglish Website
