Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has instructed the Lebanese army to confront any Israeli incursions into the country’s southern borders, vowing to defend sovereignty after a deadly raid in Blida. 🇱🇧🛡️
Meeting at Baabda Palace
In a Baabda Palace meeting with Army Commander Rodolphe Haykal, Aoun condemned what he called a pattern of Israeli aggressions. He slammed the overnight operation in Blida — a village just south of Beirut — after it happened right after a ceasefire monitoring meeting. ⏰
What Went Down in Blida
- ⏱️ Time: Around 1:30 a.m., Israeli forces crossed over a kilometer past the border.
- 🏢 Target: They stormed the Blida municipal building, where Ibrahim Salameh, a local employee, was staying. Tragically, Salameh was shot and killed.
- 🎯 Israeli Claim: The military says it acted on “an immediate threat” while targeting Hezbollah infrastructure. The incident is now under review by Israeli authorities.
Ceasefire Under Pressure
Though a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has been in place since November 27, 2024 — thanks to US and French mediation — skirmishes and strikes still flare up occasionally. 🔥
Why It Matters
President Aoun is now urging the ceasefire monitoring committee to step up: more than just logging violations, he wants concrete measures to press Israel to respect the peace deal. For many young people in our region, who’ve seen headlines from Gaza to Jammu & Kashmir, this is a stark reminder that ceasefires need active enforcement, not just signatures on paper. ✍️🌍
What’s Next?
As Lebanon braces for potential further incursions, eyes will be on how both sides respond. Will peacekeepers turn up the pressure? Stay tuned as this story unfolds. 👀
Reference(s):
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