Lebanese President Michel Aoun on Thursday condemned the Israeli air raids that targeted Lebanon‘s southern villages earlier in the day, saying they constitute a flagrant and serious violation of the UN Security Council Resolution 1701, according to a statement by Lebanon‘s Presidency.
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Krise im Libanon: Regierungschef Hariri gibt auf
Er werde mit seiner gesamten Regierung bei Präsident Michel Aoun den Rücktritt einreichen, sagte Hariri in einer Ansprache. Von den Demonstrantinnen und Demonstranten, die den Auftritt live im Fernsehen verfolgten, wurde die Ankündigung mit Jubel aufgenommen.
Lebanon Accuses Israel of 2nd Attack in 2 Days
Lebanese politicians across the spectrum condemned the attacks and accused Israel of pushing the country toward conflict.
“What happened is tantamount to a declaration of war that allows us to resort to our right to defend our sovereignty, independence and territorial security,” President Michel Aoun of Lebanon told a top United Nations official on Monday, according to a statement released by the president’s office.
Lebanese President: Israeli Drone Strikes Amount to ‚Declaration of War‘
Lebanese President Michel Aoun discussed on Monday the „Israeli assault on the southern suburbs of Beirut“ with the country‘s United Nations Special Coordinator, Aoun‘s office said. The president said that the drone strikes amount to a „declaration of war.“