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Lebanese President Aoun condemns IDF strikes, calls them violation of framework agreement

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  • Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned Israeli strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon as a violation of the Framework Agreement.
  • The strikes followed alleged aggressive actions by Hezbollah forces, with Lebanese media claiming seven people, including women and children, were killed.
  • Prime Minister Nawaf Salam urged Israel to halt escalation, emphasizing Lebanon's sole responsibility for military structures on its territory and the non-negotiable right to life for its citizens.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has strongly condemned recent Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah military infrastructure in southern Lebanon, labeling the actions a "violation of the Framework Agreement." The condemnation came via a statement from his office on X/Twitter on Saturday morning.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stated the strikes in the village of Ansar were in retaliation for aggressive actions by Hezbollah forces against IDF soldiers on the Ali al-Taher Ridge. However, Lebanese state media reported that the retaliatory strikes resulted in the deaths of seven individuals, including three women and two children.

The responsibility for dealing with any military structures, if they exist on Lebanese territory, lies exclusively with the Lebanese state, through the Lebanese army and its legitimate institutions, and their existence does not grant Israel the right to violate Lebanese territory or endanger civilians.

— Nawaf SalamLebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam asserted Lebanon's sovereign right in response to Israeli strikes.

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam echoed these sentiments, calling on Israel to cease its "military escalation" in southern Lebanon. He asserted that any military structures on Lebanese territory are exclusively the responsibility of the Lebanese state and its institutions. Salam stressed that Israel's actions endanger civilians and violate Lebanese sovereignty, stating, "Israel must halt this escalation. For the security of our people and their right to life on their land are not subject to negotiation or bargaining."

These exchanges occur amidst ongoing, albeit uncertain, negotiations for a trilateral framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon, brokered by the United States. The agreement, signed in June, aims to foster diplomatic relations, but its implementation remains fragile due to the continued IDF presence in southern Lebanon and Hezbollah's refusal to disarm.

Israel must halt this escalation. For the security of our people and their right to life on their land are not subject to negotiation or bargaining.

— Nawaf SalamPrime Minister Nawaf Salam emphasized the non-negotiable right to life and security for Lebanese citizens.
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