Lebanese prime minister warns Israel over violations of ceasefire agreement

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati has accused Israel of flouting international commitments under Resolution 1701, stressing that the burden of adherence lies not just with Lebanon but also with Israel.

“We have conveyed a clear message to the sponsors of the ceasefire agreement: Israel must end its violations and withdraw from Lebanese territory,” Mikati stated, referring to the UN Security Council resolution that underpins the cessation of hostilities between the two nations, Al Jazeera Arabic reported.

Mikati emphasised that implementing Resolution 1701 is a shared responsibility and warned Israel against continuing to undermine the ceasefire. “Commitment to the resolution is not Lebanon’s obligation alone; it is equally binding on the Israeli enemy,” he said.