Beirut: Prime Minister, Nawaf Salam, on Thursday condemned the Israeli military incursion into the southern town of Blida, calling it ‘a blatant assault on Lebanon’s sovereignty and state institutions.’

According to National News Agency – Lebanon, Salam expressed his condemnation via a post on X, where he described the Israeli infiltration into Blida and the direct targeting of a municipal employee as a flagrant attack on the Lebanese state and its sovereignty. He extended his condolences to the family of Ibrahim Salameh, who was killed while performing his duties.

Salam also expressed solidarity with the residents of South Lebanon and the border villages, highlighting their daily struggles and their right to live safely and with dignity under the authority of the Lebanese state.

Furthermore, Salam affirmed that his government is actively working through the United Nations and engaging with countries sponsoring the cessation of hostilities to bring an end to Israeli violations.