Lebanese political leaders have sharply condemned the latest Israeli airstrikes in southern Beirut suburbs, denounced the attack as a blatant violation of international law and national sovereignty.
The strike took place amid growing tensions in the region, the night before targeted buildings in densely populated areas.
According to Lebanese military security sources, the Lebanese forces worked with the UN Cerez-Fire Observation Committee to enter and inspect the buildings targeted by Israeli fighter jets.
However, sources said, “When the Army began testing, the profession began a warning strike and forced the troops to withdraw.”
Sources added that Israeli forces ignored coordinated efforts and “started an attack on Beirut’s southern suburbs without considering mechanisms under UN surveillance.”
Additionally, MP Ali Hassan Khalil told Al Mayaden: “The Lebanese army moved with approval of all local factions to inspect targeted buildings, but the enemy insisted on attacking them.”
“The attack is a clear message to the US.”
Lebanon President Joseph Aung firmly condemned the strike, calling it “a serious violation of international agreement” and “undeniable evidence that Israel’s refusal to respect the requirements of stability and peace.”
In his pointed remarks, he added, “The attack sends a clear message to the United States and its initiatives, which have been carried out through the blood of Beirut’s mail slots and its innocent civilians.”
“Aggression is a blatant violation of 1701.”
On his part, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemned repeated, deliberate targeting of private regions.
“These attacks are a terrible violation of Lebanon’s sovereignty and UN resolution 1701,” Salam said, demanding that the international community “bears responsibility for restraining Israel and forcing it to fully withdraw from Lebanon’s territory.”
“The Israeli attack must unite the Lebanese.”
Congressional Speaker Navi Beli had repeated widespread anger and was perfectly aligned with President Orn’s position. He emphasized that the response to the Israeli attacks “should unite all Lebanese people as this attack is not against a particular sect or region, but is targeted by all Lebanese, as well as Arabs and Muslims in their most sacred sanctuaries.”
“Our position must unite all Lebanese in confronting Israel’s aggression that targets a particular sect or region. Rather, Lebanon and Lebanon, and even Arabs and Muslims in their most sacred holiness.”
“Eid, we are called to sacrifice to protect our sovereignty,” Beli added. “This attack will not take us away from our holidays or our resolve.”
Wide range of criticism from staff and parties involved
Raed Berro, a loyal lawmaker to Hezbollah’s resistance bloc, told Al Mayadeen: “The Israeli occupation is trying to strip Lebanon of its strength through ongoing attacks.”
Visiting the site of the strike, Bello emphasized his rebellion. “We are only a few meters away from where the missile hit. We are not afraid and tomorrow we will celebrate Eid al-Ada.”
Lebanese Labour Minister Mohammad Haider also condemned Israel’s justification as “flat” and argued that its true purpose was to “destabilize and crush Lebanon during religious holidays.”
The Free Patriotic Movement described the strike as “highly wilderness,” demanding that “an international sponsor of the peace agreement should be sought,” “now to restrain Israel, halt its violations, and force it to withdraw from Lebanon’s territory.”
(Source: Al Mayadeen)