Beirut: President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, condemned the Israeli raid that targeted Beirut’s southern suburbs at dawn today.

According to National News Agency – Lebanon, President Aoun emphasized that this attack on the outskirts of Beirut, marking the second such incident since the November 26 agreement, serves as a serious warning of premeditated intentions against Lebanon. He highlighted the timing of the raid, which occurred shortly after the signing of an agreement in Jeddah to control the Lebanese-Syrian border, sponsored by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The attack also followed a visit to Paris, where Aoun noted a complete convergence of views with President Macron.

The President stressed the necessity of increased efforts to engage Lebanon’s international friends, rallying support for Lebanon’s right to full sovereignty and to prevent any violations from external or internal actors. He underscored the importance of internal unity around national goals, as outlined in his inaugural speech and the government’s statement.

Aoun affirmed the commitment to work and collaborate with the government and its prime minister to seize the exceptional opportunity to save Lebanon from further aggression and instability.