“The decision regarding a state of war or peace lies solely with the government,” Salam said. “We reject any military or security action carried out from Lebanese territory outside the framework of legitimate state institutions.”
IDF strikes in Beirut
Salam said Hezbollah’s activity must be confined to the political sphere and reiterated that the terror group is obligated to hand over its weapons. He also instructed security forces to prevent any attacks from Lebanese territory and to immediately implement the decision to concentrate weapons north of the Litani River.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun echoed the prime minister’s position, saying, “Whoever launched the rockets will bear the consequences of his actions.”
Overnight, Hezbollah launched drones and rockets toward the Carmel region in northern Israel. The Israel Defense Forces responded with strikes in Lebanon, and Defense Minister Israel Katz said Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem is now a target.