“The IDF is operating against the Hezbollah terrorist organization and will continue to act to remove any threat posed to the State of Israel,” the statement said. Lebanese officials have warned that the ongoing strikes risk the country’s recent efforts to disarm the group and could destabilize the country. Hezbollah officials say the ongoing strikes justify their refusal to give up their arms, and claim that the ceasefire agreement and monitoring mechanism with the United States, France, and United Nations peacekeeping forces is ineffective.
Author: Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press
Published at: 2025-09-21 20:05:38
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