PM says Israeli attacks on Lebanon a ‘blatant assault’ on country’s sovereignty

Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has condemned Israel’s latest attack on the city of Sidon in a statement.

“Israel is once again targeting peaceful civilians, this time in the capital of the south,” Salam’s office said.

“Targeting the city of Sidon, or any other Lebanese region, is a blatant assault on Lebanese sovereignty and a clear violation of Resolution 1701 and the security arrangements agreement for the cessation of hostilities.”

The statement added that the President calls for "maximum pressure on Israel to compel it to halt its ongoing attacks on various areas, particularly residential areas, emphasising that a complete cessation of military operations is necessary.”