Pres. Aoun Calls on US and France to Halt Israeli Strikes on Lebanon

Beirut: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun urged the US and France on Sunday to press Israel to immediately cease its attacks on his country, warning that such strikes expose the region's security to real threats. "The US and France, as guarantors of the cessation of hostilities agreement, must assume their responsibilities and compel Israel to immediately cease its attacks," Aoun said in a statement.

According to Kuwait News Agency, Aoun emphasized that Israel's continued undermining of stability will exacerbate tensions and expose the region to real threats that jeopardize its security and stability. Meanwhile, the Foreign Ministry condemned the Israeli airstrike that targeted a hangar in Beirut's southern suburbs earlier today.

It was the third Israeli airstrike on Beirut's southern suburbs since the November ceasefire took effect.