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Israeli foreign ministry: Hezbollah infrastructure in south must be dismantled according to 1701

From Naharnet · () English

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  • Israel's foreign ministry stated that Hezbollah's infrastructure in southern Lebanon must be dismantled, citing UN Security Council Resolution 1701.
  • The ministry accused Hezbollah of rejecting the ceasefire and continuing to attack Israel, destabilizing the region.
  • Exchanges of fire between Israel and Hezbollah continued on Thursday despite a ceasefire agreement, with the U.S. stating it will judge Hezbollah's actions, not words.

Israel's foreign ministry asserted on Thursday that Hezbollah's infrastructure in southern Lebanon must be dismantled in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 1701. The ministry's statement followed comments by Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem, which it characterized as a "rejection of the ceasefire."

In an English-language post on X, the ministry declared, "The Iranian proxy Hezbollah must be disarmed and its terrorist infrastructure in southern Lebanon must be dismantled according to U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701." It accused the group of continuing to attack Israel and destabilize the region, citing rocket interceptions over Kiryat Shmona as evidence.

The Iranian proxy Hezbollah must be disarmed and its terrorist infrastructure in southern Lebanon must be dismantled according to U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701.

— Israeli foreign ministryStating Israel's position on Hezbollah's military capabilities and territorial presence in southern Lebanon.

Despite a ceasefire agreement reached overnight between Lebanon and Israel, exchanges of fire persisted on Thursday. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun indicated that the U.S. would announce a date and time for the ceasefire if Hezbollah agreed to its terms. However, U.S. sources suggested that Washington intends to "judge actions not words" regarding the Iran-backed group's adherence to the agreement.

Hezbollah continues to attack Israel and destabilize the region.

— Israeli foreign ministryAccusing Hezbollah of ongoing aggression and regional disruption.
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